Know You Will (arr. Heather Sorenson): Choral Instrumental Pak

Sorenson's arrangement respects the song's contemporary appeal while giving choirs the flexibility to build the piece incrementally. Starting with piano and voices, directors can add strings without disrupting the spiritual intimacy of the work, and the two-soloist structure creates natural leadership opportunities that engage singers differently than traditional unison or SAB voicing.

Warm and grounded, with lyrics that affirm rather than exhort. The song creates space for reflection through its harmonic language while the optional strings add luminosity without overcomplicating the texture. Listeners encounter both contemporary instrumentation sensibilities and timeless spiritual themes.

Choirs of all levels seeking contemporary sacred repertoire that works in worship settings and concert programs alike. The arrangement scales from simple (choir and piano) to richer (with strings), so it suits both emerging and experienced ensembles.

• Balance the two soloists so they function as storytellers rather than competitive voices; they should sound like they're singing to the congregation, not past each other
• Bring out the harmonic movement in the sustained choral sections by rotating weight among voice parts rather than keeping everything in the melody line
• If adding strings, introduce them gradually through sections rather than all at once; let the choir anchor the texture before instrumental color enters
• Maintain rhythmic precision in syncopated passages without losing the reflective quality; these moments need lift but not urgency

Pair this with other contemporary sacred works to build a concert segment that demonstrates how modern worship writing functions in choral contexts, or use it as a standalone moment that provides textural and stylistic contrast to traditional anthem repertoire. It works equally well as a worship service anthem or concert closer, depending on your programming goals and ensemble makeup.

• Balancing solo and ensemble roles within a single piece
• Performing sustained harmonic support while maintaining musical shape
• Coordinating with optional instrumental parts and making textural choices about when to include them
• Interpreting contemporary harmonic language and syncopated rhythmic figures