Rising: SATB Choral Octavo

Rising brings contemporary Christian songwriting into the choral octavo format with genuine four-part writing that respects each voice while maintaining the accessible, singable quality that defines Redman's best work. The piece works across a wide range of choir levels and contexts, from Sunday morning worship settings to concert stages, without sacrificing musical integrity.

Rising carries the forward momentum and lyrical clarity you expect from Redman's writing, wrapped in harmonic language that feels both modern and grounded. The piece invites singers into a musical statement that feels both personal and communal.

This octavo works for choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that maintains musical substance. Directors will appreciate the singability and the range of skill levels it accommodates, while singers connect with text and melody that resonate beyond the rehearsal room.

• Pay attention to the text underlay in the arrangement; Kingsmore has shaped phrase lengths to highlight key lyrical moments, so honor the punctuation rather than fighting against it.
• Balance the vocal lines during key harmonic shifts; the arrangement sits comfortably for singers but rewards attention to blend across the four parts.
• Shape the overall arc by noting how dynamics and texture build across the 15 pages; resist the urge to peak too early.

This sits naturally in a mixed concert program where you want contemporary work without losing choral substance, or pair it with other modern worship songs to create a thematic set. It also bridges well between traditional and cutting-edge repertoire when you're working to broaden your choir's stylistic range.

• Singing contemporary harmonic language with clear voice leading
• Balancing individual line integrity within four-part homophonic texture
• Connecting text and melody in modern worship compositions
• Sustaining musical line across longer phrase structures