Resurrection Power (arr. Ed Hogan): SATB Choral Octavo

Ed Hogan's arrangement captures the declarative strength of Tomlin's original without sacrificing the reflective moments that give the song its emotional weight. The SATB voicing sits comfortably across all sections while maintaining enough independence to keep singers engaged, and the Easter context makes this an immediate fit for spring programming.

Confident and grounded, with moments of luminous hope. The piece carries the weight of its theological content without becoming heavy; instead it radiates the kind of quiet certainty that emerges from deep conviction. Singers will find the melody stays with them long after rehearsal ends.

Directors programming Easter services or spring concerts who want a piece that speaks to both younger and mature singers. The arrangement works for volunteer choirs and developing ensembles, offering enough musical substance to hold the attention of experienced singers while remaining accessible to those with limited sight-reading skills.

• Let the text breathe. Resist the urge to drive tempo forward; Tomlin's melody gains power through clarity and conviction rather than velocity.
• Balance the alto and tenor lines carefully in sections where they carry counter-melody. These voices often sit in a register where they can easily disappear if the sopranos and basses aren't listening actively.
• Emphasize the rhythmic precision of the choir as a whole. The harmonic language relies on clean attacks and releases to land the message effectively.
• Consider the recorded accompaniment as a tuning and phrasing guide first, then gradually reduce dependence on it during rehearsals.

This works beautifully as a centerpiece for Easter services where you want something contemporary but substantive. It can anchor an all-Tomlin set or balance a program mixing traditional Easter hymns with modern worship repertoire. The 11 pages allow for staging possibilities if your space permits movement or visual elements during performance.

• Singing through sustained harmonic movement without losing pitch center
• Balancing part independence with ensemble blend
• Interpreting contemporary worship style with musical maturity
• Managing text clarity across longer phrases