Resurrection Celebration: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK00205691
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Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Crown the day with alleluias as you sing this glorious new anthem of praise. The main theme is instant in its appeal. Sharp rhythms and rustic abandon characterize its main section while a gradually contrasting legato section paints the scene of God's redeeming work.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00205691
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About the Composer: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson has built an international reputation as a composer and arranger whose works span churches, concert halls, universities, and competitions across the globe. Based in Dallas, Texas, she began her career as an accomplished pianist and has since become known for her distinctive voice across choral, piano, and orchestral writing. What sets her apart is her fluency in both traditional and contemporary Christian music; she merges these worlds seamlessly, creating a signature sound that feels both rooted and innovative.
Sorenson's commissions have included works for Texas A&M University, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation, and a Carnegie Hall premiere of her oratorio EXODUS. She has taught music at all elementary levels, served as an adjunct professor at Baylor University, and regularly conducts and speaks at churches, conferences, and universities throughout North America. Beyond composition, she remains committed to music education and frequently leads benefit concerts for nonprofit organizations.
Why we love this
Sorenson's gift for immediate melodic appeal shines here: the main theme plants itself in singers' minds on the first rehearsal, which means your ensemble will spend energy on musicianship rather than note-learning. The contrast between the sharp, rhythmically driving opening and the lyrical, redemptive middle section gives you real dramatic territory to explore, and the orchestral writing supports rather than overwhelms a choir.
What to expect
Jubilant and muscular in its opening, with rhythmic momentum that feels both celebratory and grounded. The piece then softens into something contemplative and deeply felt, painting spiritual truth through gradual harmonic shifts and legato singing. Resurgens energy meets tender reverence.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking a confident, accessible Easter anthem that doesn't rely on cliché. The piece works equally well in church settings and school concerts, and the orchestral arrangement lifts the work into a more substantial programming moment.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the rhythmic vitality of the opening section with crisp articulation from your rhythm section; let the orchestra provide lift without rushing the pulse
- Shape the legato passage with long-term phrasing that spans across phrase marks; the redemptive character emerges through breath control and sustained tone quality, not volume
- Balance choral blend against the orchestral texture by rehearsing frequently with recordings or live accompaniment; the instrumentation can easily mask individual voice parts if the choir isn't singing with focused resonance
How to use it
Open an Easter concert with this piece to set a tone of unbridled celebration, or use it as a centerpiece that allows you to program more introspective works alongside it. The clear emotional arc and orchestral scope also make it a natural fit for spring festival or community concert programming where you want a statement piece that reaches diverse audiences.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated figures
- Legato singing across longer phrases with sustained breath control
- Dynamic contrast between driving and lyrical sections
- Blend and balance with orchestral accompaniment
- Text expression in both triumphant and reverent contexts