Rise My Soul, The Lord Is Risen (arr. Sean Paul): SATB Choral Octavo
As performed by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Keith & Kristyn Getty / Arranged by Sean Paul
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About the Artist: Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Keith & Kristyn Getty
Matt Papa and Matt Boswell are modern hymn writers rooted in the Reformed tradition, known for crafting contemporary sacred music that bridges traditional hymnody with current worship sensibilities. Keith and Kristyn Getty have become defining voices in modern hymn composition, with Keith's prolific arrangements and songwriting influencing worship spaces across denominations; their collaborative work has earned recognition for both musical sophistication and theological depth.
Together, these artists represent a movement toward singable, substantive sacred music that resists both dated sentimentality and shallow contemporary trends. Their compositions appear regularly in worship settings ranging from intimate church services to large festival gatherings.
Why we love this
Sean Paul's arrangement captures the resurrection text with genuine harmonic interest and clear voicing that allows each section to breathe independently. The 11-page setting avoids both oversimplification and unnecessary complexity, making it accessible for volunteer choirs while offering enough musical substance to reward careful rehearsal.
What to expect
The music unfolds with quiet conviction, building from reflective opening material toward statements of confident affirmation. Harmonies shift with intention rather than gesture, creating a sense of theological substance without sacrificing accessibility or warmth.
Who it's for
This arrangement suits choirs with solid fundamental skills in blend and intonation but not necessarily extensive experience with advanced chromatic harmony. Directors programming Easter services, spring festivals, or worship settings centered on resurrection theology will find this both musically rewarding and theologically substantive.
How to get the most out of it
Establish the text's narrative arc in your early rehearsals by speaking through the lyrics as a choir, focusing on how the message unfolds from invocation through affirmation.
Balance the lower voices carefully in sections where altos and tenors carry important material; these lines often determine whether the harmonic progression lands clearly.
Let the arrangement's moments of rhythmic simplicity breathe; resist over-conducting when the choir has straightforward note values, as this builds anticipation for more complex passages.
How to use it
Position this as a primary anthem for Easter sunrise services or spring worship celebrations where the congregation benefits from familiar modern hymn composers. It pairs well alongside organ or piano accompaniment in contexts emphasizing renewal and hope, and works equally effectively as a concert closing piece when programming sacred choral works.
Skills your students will build
Reading and executing four-part SATB texture with independent voice lines
Balancing sustained vowels across harmonic progressions
Communicating textual meaning through lyrical phrasing in contemporary sacred writing
Listening for harmonic resolution and chord function in modern choral arrangement
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