Raise Your Hands (from My Alleluia: Vocal Solos for Worship): Piano Vocal
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Raise Your Hands (from My Alleluia: Vocal Solos for Worship): Piano Vocal

Arranged by Heather Sorenson

Item: 35-DS00466622
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 6
SKU: 35-DS00466622

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About the Arranger: Heather Sorenson

Heather Sorenson

Heather Sorenson stands out among contemporary composers for her fluency across both traditional and modern Christian music idioms. Based in Dallas, her works appear regularly in churches, schools, universities, and concert halls worldwide, earning recognition first for her piano artistry and later for her prolific output in choral, orchestral, and solo writing.

Beyond the page, Sorenson has shaped music education as a classroom teacher, university faculty member, and sought-after clinician at worship conferences and master classes. Her commissions span institutional ensembles (Texas A&M University, Carnegie Hall's EXODUS oratorio premiere) and intimate church settings, reflecting her ability to write across scales and styles. She remains active as a guest conductor and lecturer while continuing her full composing schedule from her Texas home.

Why we love this

Sorenson brings a composer's ear to arrangement work, creating vocal writing that sits naturally in the voice while the piano part remains singularly crafted rather than merely supportive. The piece balances accessibility with genuine musical substance, making it rewarding for both developing singers and those with more advanced technique.

What to expect

An invitation rather than a command. The piece carries genuine warmth and spiritual directness without resorting to theatrical excess, giving singers room to inhabit the text with sincerity. Sorenson's arrangement feels both contemporary and timeless.

Who it's for

Solo singers preparing for worship services, special music offerings in church settings, or voice students expanding their sacred repertoire. The vocal range and accompaniment complexity suit developing singers through advanced high school and early college vocalists.

How to get the most out of it

  • Find the lift in the text before you find the lift in the melody. Let the language of praise shape your phrasing rather than sitting metrically on the beat.
  • Work the accompaniment separately to understand how Sorenson has voiced the harmonies. These moments of harmonic richness should inform your vocal dynamics and color.
  • Avoid oversinging the opening. The arrangement thrives on restraint early, which allows genuine power to emerge when the piece asks for it.

How to use it

Use this as a solo feature during a worship service's special music segment, or program it as part of a longer service devoted to songs of praise and thanksgiving. It pairs naturally with congregational hymns or instrumental interludes in the same tonal family.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining vocal tone through longer phrases without loss of support
  • Interpreting and shaping text-driven phrasing in contemporary sacred music
  • Coordinating with piano accompaniment that contains independent harmonic movement
  • Building dynamic contrast without sacrificing vocal legit technique

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