I Stand Amazed In The Presence: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Charles H. Gabriel / Arranged by Keith Christopher
Item: 35-PK00138415
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Next in the Hymns Everlasting Series is this hymn standard arranged with a bit of a contemporary flair. Let your choir lead the congregation to a high moment of praise! Duration: ca. 3:20.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00138415
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About the Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
Charles H. Gabriel was a prolific composer and publisher of gospel and hymn music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His gift for melody and his understanding of congregational singing made him one of the most widely performed hymn writers of his era, with compositions that remain central to worship services across denominations today.
Gabriel's work defined a generation of American sacred music. His melodies are direct, memorable, and emotionally accessible, which is precisely why arrangers like Keith Christopher continue to find rich material in his catalog. For educators, Gabriel's hymns offer both historical grounding and immediate singability, making them ideal repertoire for choirs bridging traditional and contemporary contexts.
Why we love this
Keith Christopher's orchestration brings out the hymn's emotional depth without overwhelming Gabriel's essential melody. The contemporary arrangement respects the hymn's congregational roots while giving your choir a moment to shine as leaders rather than simply supporters of the congregation's singing.
What to expect
There's a sense of reverent discovery here, a slow dawning of awe that the text promises. The contemporary orchestration creates space around the melody, letting it breathe and resonate while the harmonic language deepens the emotional landscape beneath Gabriel's timeless tune.
Who it's for
This arrangement works beautifully for church choirs of intermediate to advanced skill who want to lead meaningful congregational singing without sacrificing musical interest. It's also suitable for concert choirs seeking sacred repertoire that honors tradition while offering contemporary musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's voice with the orchestral accompaniment so the hymn text remains clear and moving. The contemporary instrumental writing can easily mask lyrical detail if not carefully mixed.
- Take time to shape the phrase arc across the longer sections. A 3:20 arrangement of hymn material benefits from subtle tempo flexibility and dynamic shaping that feels organic rather than rigid.
- Engage your singers in the emotional content of the text. This is a moment of personal amazement and wonder, not a performance gesture. That authenticity will translate to the congregation.
How to use it
This pairs naturally with a hymn sing service or a contemporary worship concert where you're bridging traditional and modern sensibilities. It also works as a powerful closer to a longer choral program, offering your audience a moment of congregational participation and uplift. Consider programming it in Advent or Lenten services where the theme of standing in amazement before divine presence resonates most deeply.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing choir blend with instrumental accompaniment
- Sustained legit singing over contemporary harmonic language
- Lyrical communication and emotional authenticity in sacred text
- Following a flexible, expressive tempo in ensemble settings