I Shall Not Want: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Audrey Assad / As performed by Bryan Brown / Arranged by Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK00402331
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A winsome offering from one of our most respected contemporary singer/songwriters has been made available to choirs. Springing from the beloved 23rd Psalm, the text affirms the presence of God and His provision for us in all situations. A very successful mixture of solo and choral singing produce a tapestry of worshipful sounds and accentuate the individual character of the lyric. Score and Parts (solo vn, solo vc, syn) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00402331
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About the Artist: Audrey Assad
Audrey Assad is a singer and songwriter whose work bridges contemporary folk sensibility with liturgical depth. Her compositions and arrangements have found wide adoption in worship settings, where her gift for marrying poetic text with accessible melody creates space for both congregational participation and artistic nuance.
Why we love this
Heather Sorenson's arrangement honors Assad's compositional voice while giving choirs real work to do. The interplay between solo passages and choral writing creates genuine textural variety, and the orchestration (violin, cello, synthesizer) feels designed to support rather than overwhelm ensemble singing.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with quiet confidence, never rushing toward affirmation but arriving at it naturally through the interplay of individual and collective voices. There's intimacy in the orchestration and vulnerability in the text, yet the overall arc conveys steadiness and trust.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves choirs seeking repertoire that honors both contemporary songwriting and choral craft. It works equally well in worship services, concert settings, or festivals where artistic expression and accessible musicality matter.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the solo lines with intentionality. Whether a single vocalist or section soloists take the features, these moments carry the lyrical weight of the psalm and need space to breathe.
- Balance the synth part carefully in rehearsal and performance. It anchors the harmonic foundation but shouldn't blur the clarity of the choral voicing.
- Let the string parts guide phrasing decisions. The solo violin and cello lines offer musical road signs for where the choir can breathe and where it should press forward.
- Spend rehearsal time on the transition points between solo and choral textures. These moments define the piece's character and need intentional ensemble preparation.
How to use it
Place this in a program where you want to showcase both your ensemble's ability to support soloists and their capacity for nuanced choral singing. It pairs well alongside other contemporary sacred works or as a centerpiece of a psalm-based concert or service.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo and ensemble textures
- Singing in a rhythmically flexible, speech-like manner
- Responding to string and synthesizer accompaniment as harmonic guides
- Dynamic control within sustained harmonic passages
- Interpretive choices in contemporary worship music