How Can It Be: Choral Instrumental Pak

Heather Sorenson's arrangement transforms this already-compelling worship song into a piece that commands a room without requiring a full orchestra. The optional instrumental parts give you real flexibility: sing it pure and intimate, or layer in the rhythmic forward energy of the original recording.

Bold and affirming. The arrangement captures the confident declaration of faith that defines the song, balancing contemporary rhythmic energy with the spacious moments that let the theology breathe. It soars with purpose.

Worship teams, festival choirs, and churches looking for contemporary material with both accessibility and depth. This works equally well for choirs new to rhythmic contemporary styles and ensembles seeking fresh arrangements of well-known songs.

• Establish the groove with your rhythm section before bringing in the choir; the optional orchestration sits best when the foundation is locked in
• Decide early whether you'll use the standalone ending or extend into congregational participation, then rehearse both options so the transition feels intentional
• Let the scripture passages (John 8:10-12, Hebrews 4:16, 1 John 2:1-2) shape the emotional arc; the piece builds theologically as it builds musically

Place this as a centerpiece for an Easter service or spring concert, or tuck it into a praise set where you're mixing hymnic material with contemporary worship songs. The congregational ending option makes it ideal for services where you want to invite participation without derailing the flow.

• Rhythmic precision in contemporary pop-influenced meters
• Voice independence within a rhythmically driven ensemble texture
• Stylistic flexibility between hymnic and modern worship idioms
• Dynamic control and phrasing at larger structural moments