One King: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Point Of Grace / Arranged by Phillip Keveren
Item: 35-PK00028415
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Description
This song by the popular group Point of Grace tells the story of the Magi as they travel to see the tiny King who holds the hope of the world. Incorporates "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Performance Time: Approx. 3:35
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00028415
More about this title
About the Artist: Point Of Grace
Point of Grace rose to prominence in the 1990s as one of Christian music's most distinctive vocal groups, known for their sophisticated harmonies and ability to blend contemporary sensibilities with timeless themes. Their catalog spans decades of recording and touring, establishing them as trusted voices in modern sacred music who understand how to craft arrangements that honor both musical integrity and spiritual depth.
Why we love this
Phillip Keveren's arrangement respects the song's narrative arc while weaving in a familiar carol that listeners will recognize and singers will enjoy discovering within the texture. The orchestration gives your ensemble room to shape the story without overwhelming the vocal line, and the three and a half minute length sits perfectly in a longer Christmas service without demanding disproportionate rehearsal time.
What to expect
The music captures a sense of anticipation and reverence as the Magi travel toward their destination. There's an intimate quality beneath the orchestration that makes the familiar carol feel like a secret shared between singer and listener, grounding the contemporary storytelling in musical tradition.
Who it's for
Christmas programming works well for upper level high school and college choirs, as well as community and church choirs seeking contemporary sacred music with musical substance. Directors aiming for a modern take on Advent or Christmas themes without relying solely on traditional carols will find this arrangement both musically satisfying and spiritually resonant.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the carol quotation so it emerges as an 'aha' moment rather than competing with the main melody; this requires sectional awareness across your ensemble.
- Shape the harmonic movement around the text about hope and kingship; let the music breathe during moments of wonder and tighten slightly during the traveling narrative.
- Establish a steady tempo at the start and trust it; the piece's effectiveness relies on rhythmic cohesion across choir and orchestra parts.
How to use it
Pair this with traditional carols and canons to show how modern composers engage with Christmas storytelling and sacred music legacy. The arrangement works equally well in a carol service, a Christmas concert finale, or a liturgical Advent context where you want to emphasize the Incarnation narrative.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing ensemble texture when a familiar melody appears in orchestration
- Sustaining lyrical phrasing through modern harmonic language
- Coordinating choir and instrumental parts across changing metric or rhythmic patterns
- Interpreting contemporary sacred music with theological awareness