Nothing But the Blood: Choral Instrumental Pak
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Nothing But the Blood: Choral Instrumental Pak

Arranged by Phillip Keveren

Item: 35-PK00304892
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What do Robert Lowry and Mozart have in common? Phillip Keveren! In Neo-Classical style, Keveren has set the traditional hymn text and tune against Mozart's "Ein Kleine Nachtmusik" for a spectacular listening and singing experience. A ChoirTrax and Instrumental Pak (strings) provide additional rehearsal and/or performance options. Duration: ca. 2:15.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00304892

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About the Arranger: Phillip Keveren

Phillip Keveren is a prolific arranger and composer whose work spans classical, sacred, and popular idioms. His gift for musical synthesis—the ability to layer disparate musical traditions into coherent, singable pieces—has made him one of the most recorded arrangers in contemporary music education.

Keveren's arrangements are prized in the choral world for their musicality and practicality. He understands what singers can achieve and what audiences want to hear, crafting settings that feel both sophisticated and accessible.

Why we love this

This arrangement proves that stylistic mashups can be musically substantive rather than gimmicky. The pairing of a beloved hymn tune with Mozart's elegant instrumental voice creates an unexpected conversation that feels utterly natural once you hear it, giving audiences something genuinely fresh while honoring the emotional depth of the original text.

What to expect

Elegant and reverent with moments of genuine warmth. The Mozart overlay lends sophistication without sacrificing the emotional anchor of the hymn text, creating something that feels both intellectually interesting and spiritually grounded.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking repertoire that sparks conversation and stands out on a program. This works equally well for groups wanting to explore neo-classical concepts or for singers and audiences who appreciate when familiar material gets a fresh musical treatment.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the string writing carefully during the opening statement of Mozart's melody; these instrumental lines establish the neo-classical aesthetic that defines the entire piece, so clarity matters more than volume.
  • Shape the hymn text with clear phrase breathing that respects both the sung melody and the Mozart counterpoint happening simultaneously. Singers often rush when learning complex arrangements; deliberate pacing reveals the musical architecture.
  • Rehearse the strings and choir separately at first, then layer them only after each section is secure. The combination can obscure individual lines if both parts aren't confident.

How to use it

Consider this as a centerpiece for a concert exploring sacred music across centuries, or as the closer on a program where you want to send audiences home thinking about how tradition and innovation can coexist. The 2:15 duration also makes it flexible for festival or special event programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained melodic lines while navigating simultaneous counterpoint
  • Balance and blend in ensemble voicing
  • Stylistic awareness of neo-classical composition
  • Expressive text interpretation within a complex harmonic context

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