Not One Falls: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK00468009
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Speaking timeless truths to troubled times, this new sacred song envelops the listener in the promise of security and hope. An impressive ballad-styled melody and accompaniment are only the beginning with this piece. Shimmering chords punctuate the solo writing and add a level of beauty rarely seen in this style. The challenge to embrace a hopeful world and work together to bring about the peaceable kingdom is a challenge that every church needs to hear. Ministry and artistry! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, perc 1-2, timp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00468009
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About the Composer: Heather Sorenson
Based in Dallas, Heather Sorenson has established herself as a composer and arranger whose works span sacred and secular contexts, performed regularly in churches, concert halls, universities, and competitions across the globe. Her background as a pianist informs everything she writes, but it is her ability to move fluidly between traditional hymnic language and contemporary compositional approaches that sets her apart. She has received commissions from major institutions including Texas A&M University, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation, and Carnegie Hall, where her oratorio EXODUS premiered.
Sorenson's commitment to music education runs deep. She has taught elementary music, served as an adjunct professor at Baylor University, and led countless master classes and workshops at schools, universities, and worship conferences. Beyond her compositional and teaching work, she remains actively involved in her community, frequently organizing and performing benefit concerts for nonprofit organizations.
Why we love this
Sorenson crafts a melody that lingers because it feels earned, not imposed. The orchestration deserves special attention here; the shimmering chord textures and solo writing create moments of genuine beauty that elevate the piece beyond typical sacred repertoire, making it memorable for both singers and instrumentalists alike. Programming this sends a clear message to your congregation that artistry and ministry belong in the same conversation.
What to expect
The piece envelops listeners in gentle reassurance that builds gradually toward conviction. Shimmering harmonic textures create an almost luminous quality, while the ballad melody conveys both tenderness and quiet strength. By the end, you believe in the promise being offered.
Who it's for
Church musicians who want to offer their congregations something substantial and musically sophisticated. This works equally well for choirs with instrumental support, whether your ensemble is accompanied by a full orchestra or a smaller group of volunteers.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the solo line carefully against the ensemble so the intimate moments land without disappearing. The text demands vulnerability before hope can feel authentic.
- Let the instrumental accompaniment breathe in the ballad sections. Resist the urge to push forward; the shimmer works best when there is space around it.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full piece rather than treating each section independently. The journey toward the peaceable kingdom should feel inevitable.
How to use it
This belongs in a service where you want the music to carry theological weight without demanding dramatic production. Consider placing it as your anthem for a Sunday focused on hope, justice, or community; the text about working together toward the peaceable kingdom pairs naturally with sermons about reconciliation or prophetic witness.
Skills your students will build
- Singing exposed melody lines with textual clarity and emotional authenticity
- Balancing individual lines within ensemble texture
- Responding to sophisticated harmonic language as both singers and listeners
- Collaborating between vocal and instrumental sections
- Sustaining legit classical tone in contemporary sacred idiom