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Jesus Is Lord: TTBB Choral Octavo

By Keith Getty / By Stuart Townend / Arranged by Mark Edwards

Item: 35-DS00136846

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00136846

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About the Composer: Keith Getty

Keith Getty is a Northern Irish composer and worship leader whose output spans hymn writing, contemporary sacred music, and classical arrangements. He has become one of the most prolific modern hymn writers, with texts and melodies that have quickly entered the repertoire of churches and concert choirs worldwide. His collaboration with Stuart Townend on worship compositions has shaped contemporary Christian music education and practice.

In the classroom and rehearsal room, Getty's work offers directors access to singable, theologically substantial music that connects to both traditional hymnody and modern sensibilities. His arrangements tend toward clarity and accessibility without sacrificing musical depth, making them valuable for developing ensemble musicianship across skill levels.

Why we love this

The arrangement manages the rare feat of working across multiple voicing configurations without feeling compromised in any of them. Mark Edwards has constructed something genuinely useful for programs where exact TTBB balance isn't guaranteed, while the harmonic writing remains strong enough to satisfy singers who want musical substance beneath the singability.

What to expect

The piece inhabits the space between hymn tradition and modern worship idiom. It builds from affirmation toward celebration, with harmonic movement that feels inevitable rather than predictable, and vocal writing that sits naturally in the male voice while remaining expressive.

Who it's for

Directors programming Easter services or spring concerts need repertoire that communicates conviction without requiring soloistic voices. This works equally well for church musicians developing a developing ensemble as for experienced choirs seeking fresh Easter material with contemporary harmonic language.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the text with liturgical weight even in rehearsal; this hymn's theology deserves clarity and commitment from the start, which shapes how the voices blend and phrase
  • Check intonation carefully on the sustained passages, particularly where upper voices sit high; these exposed moments reveal tuning problems that blend can hide
  • Balance the baritone line so it carries harmonic weight without overwhelming the text; many TTBB arrangements accidentally bury this crucial voice

How to use it

Easter programming benefits from having both contemplative and declarative moments; this sits firmly in the declaration category and pairs well with more introspective settings of the resurrection narrative. Its accessibility makes it suitable for joint choir ventures or community performances where rehearsal time is limited.

Skills your students will build

  • Blend and balance in four-part male voicing across multiple registers
  • Rhythmic clarity in hymnic material without losing lyrical flow
  • Harmonic listening and tuning in sustained chords
  • Musical interpretation of sacred text through vocal weight and phrasing

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