Mercy: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Omega Levine / By Sam DeJong / Arranged by Richard Kingsmore
Item: 35-PK00162392
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Description
This song originally recorded by Parachute Band from New Zealand is about God's mercy, which we each can experience. As recipients of that mercy, we can live a complete and redeemed life. Duration: ca. 5:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00162392
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Why we love this
Levine and DeJong have crafted an arrangement that trusts the orchestra to do real musical work without overshadowing the choir. The five-minute arc gives you enough time to develop the emotional arc of mercy without feeling stretched, and the balance between accessibility and sophistication means your ensemble can grow into it across rehearsals.
What to expect
Merciful and grounded. The piece settles into a spiritual contemplation rather than reaching for sentimentality, with enough textural variety to keep the listener present across its five minutes.
Who it's for
Choirs with instrumental accompaniment capability (live orchestra or backing tracks) who want meaningful sacred repertoire with contemporary roots. This works equally well in concert settings or worship contexts where theological substance matters.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the orchestral introduction establish the spiritual space before the choir enters; resist rushing into the choral entry.
- Work the dynamic shape across the full duration so that 'complete and redeemed life' doesn't peak too early in the piece.
- Balance the choir's blend against the orchestral texture by marking sections where instruments double voices and sections where they provide independent counterpoint.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece in a sacred or spiritual music concert, or pair it with other contemporary hymn arrangements to create a 'modern expressions of faith' set. The length and emotional weight make it ideal for a first half closer.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing choir and orchestra in ensemble texture
- Sustaining musical focus over a five-minute arc
- Interpreting contemporary sacred composition within concert context
- Collaborating effectively with instrumental partners