Rivers And Deserts (Revive Me Again): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK01544795
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Written in a modern worship style, this choral anthem offers a message of hope for those seeking revival in the spiritual "dry seasons" of life. Incorporating alto and tenor solos, this heartfelt song is tastefully accompanied by piano and optional violin, cello, synthesizer and rhythm.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01544795
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About the Composer: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson composes, arranges, and orchestrates across concert halls, universities, churches, and competitions on an international scale. Based in Dallas, she built her reputation as a pianist before establishing herself as a distinctive voice in choral, keyboard, and orchestral writing. Her commissions span prestigious institutions including Texas A&M University, the Kennedy Foundation, and Carnegie Hall, where her oratorio EXODUS premiered.
What sets Sorenson apart is her fluency in both traditional and contemporary Christian music idioms. Rather than choosing one lane, she synthesizes them into a personal style that feels both grounded and innovative. Her teaching experience includes elementary music instruction at Grace Academy, adjunct faculty work at Baylor University, and ongoing master class leadership in piano and songwriting. She regularly guest conducts and speaks at worship conferences, schools, and universities across the country, and volunteers her artistry for benefit concerts supporting nonprofit organizations.
Why we love this
Sorenson writes with uncommon emotional honesty. The alto and tenor solos feel personal rather than showy, and the accompaniment architecture (piano as foundation, strings and synth as color) gives you real flexibility depending on what musicians you have available. The metaphor of spiritual drought and revival meets genuine melodic substance, making this work as singable for your singers as it is meaningful for your listeners.
What to expect
Modern and intimate, this anthem carries the warmth of community singing paired with the reflective quality of genuine spiritual questioning. The arrangement breathes space around the melody, allowing vulnerability to register without ever feeling overwrought. You finish with a sense of quiet affirmation rather than cathartic release.
Who it's for
Churches seeking contemporary worship music with substance and choral sophistication. High school and collegiate choirs looking for accessible yet artful sacred repertoire that showcases both ensemble and soloists. Worship leaders and music directors who value flexibility in instrumentation without sacrificing musical integrity.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the solos so they emerge from rather than sit atop the choral texture; this is a shared story, not a feature performance.
- Let the optional instruments breathe into the arrangement gradually. Start with piano alone and layer strings and synth strategically to build emotional intensity without overwhelming the vocal writing.
- Shape the harmonic progressions with mild rubato in the verses to honor the introspection of the text; lock into a steadier pulse when the choir enters full force.
How to use it
Slot this into a service focused on resilience or restoration, where the message lands naturally with congregational experience. It also works beautifully as a concert centerpiece in a mixed sacred program, particularly when paired with more traditional or purely instrumental works that benefit from the contemporary textural contrast Sorenson brings.
Skills your students will build
- Navigating contemporary harmonic language with chromatic motion and extended chords
- Balancing solo and ensemble roles within a single texture
- Ensemble blend across voice parts with optional instrumental doubling
- Expressive phrasing in modern worship idiom
- Reading optional instrumental parts and understanding flexible scoring