Receive His Son: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Joel Raney / By Herb Frombach
Item: 35-PK00258191
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Re-tooling a classic hymn into a Christmas offering is a crafty concept, and in this refined arrangement the idea becomes art. Easily learned, the piece is "something old and something new" making this choral a satisfying addition to any concert or worship service. The instrumentation adds additional layers of sonic complexity while the optional text, presenting the original "Sweet Hour of Prayer" text, gives thoughtful directors programming flexibility. Duration: ca. 4:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00258191
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About the Composer: Joel Raney
Joel Raney learned piano before most children learn to read, shaped by the gospel traditions of rural Alabama churches that continue to influence his compositional voice. He holds a bachelor's degree in choral conducting from the University of North Alabama and a master's degree in piano performance from Juilliard, credentials that ground his work across multiple musical disciplines.
Since 1999, Raney has become one of the most prolific composers for church and concert settings, with over 300 published titles primarily through Hope Publishing, where he serves as Editor. His catalog spans choral anthems, musicals, cantatas, handbell works, and instrumental pieces that consistently rank among top sellers. Beyond composition, he brings extensive experience in commercial music production, theatrical direction, and performance; he has conducted national Broadway tours, composed thousands of television and radio spots, and performs regularly as a piano soloist and in duo concerts. His work as a clinician and current role as Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Oak Park keep him grounded in the practical demands of music directors.
Why we love this
Raney and Frombach have taken a beloved hymn and reframed it with genuine sophistication, avoiding the trap of novelty arrangements. The optional text flexibility means you can program this with either the Christmas sentiment or the original "Sweet Hour of Prayer" wording, making it genuinely useful across the liturgical calendar rather than a single-season piece.
What to expect
Respectful and warm, with the comfort of a well-known hymn filtered through contemporary harmonic thinking. The instrumentation brings depth without obscuring the melody, creating something that feels both anchored in tradition and gently reimagined.
Who it's for
Directors planning Christmas services or concerts who want something more sophisticated than a standard hymn arrangement, but familiar enough that choir members can learn it quickly. This works equally well for worship settings and concert programs where you need a bridge between traditional and contemporary musical language.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the instrumental parts so they enhance rather than compete with the vocal lines; the added sonic layers should feel like natural extensions of the harmonic structure, not afterthoughts.
- Work the ensemble into the arrangement gradually in rehearsal. Start with voices alone, then layer in instruments one family at a time so singers hear exactly how their line relates to the orchestration.
- Use the four-minute duration as an advantage. The moderate length allows for careful shaping of phrases without rushing; take time to establish the hymn's reflective character in the opening before building energy.
How to use it
Slot this into your December offerings as a piece that can stand alone or pair with larger works. The moderate length makes it useful as either a concert centerpiece or part of a mixed program where you want something substantial but not demanding of rehearsal time.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing vocal lines with instrumental parts
- Interpreting an arrangement's harmonic enrichment of a familiar tune
- Sustaining musical shape over a moderate four-minute form
- Singing familiar text with renewed musical context