Jesus Is Alive: Choral Instrumental Pak

Richard Kingsmore's arrangement captures the infectious joy of Wilson's original while giving your ensemble a full instrumentation that feels celebratory without becoming unwieldy. The combination of bright energy and singable lines makes this a repeat-friendly addition to any Christmas service or concert.

Uplifting and purposeful. The arrangement radiates the kind of joyful urgency you'd expect from a song about spreading good news, with instrumental colors that feel modern without losing the carol-like warmth of the melody.

Choirs looking for a contemporary Christmas selection with instrumental texture and a clear message of proclamation. This works equally well in a worship setting, school Christmas program, or community concert where you want something current and energetic.

• Keep the tempo buoyant but controlled; the arrangement thrives on forward momentum rather than dragging the beat.
• Balance the vocal line prominently so the "go and tell" message cuts through the instrumental texture.
• Use the rhythm section (drums, bass, keys) to anchor the ensemble and lock in the groove that makes this arrangement swing.
• Let percussion colors shift during different sections; varied articulation between verses and the refrain prevents the arrangement from feeling static.

Place this early in your Christmas concert to establish energy, or use it as the closing number to send the audience out with a sense of mission and celebration. It pairs well with more traditional carols elsewhere on the program, offering a refreshing alternative that still honors the season's spiritual significance.

• Balancing vocal clarity with instrumental accompaniment
• Maintaining consistent tempo in contemporary groove-based music
• Ensemble coordination with a full percussion section
• Text clarity and message delivery in a modern musical context