Search Me, Know Me: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Kathryn Scott / By Mildred Rainey / Arranged by Keith Christopher
Item: 35-PK00240116
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Duration: ca. 4:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00240116
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About the Composer: Kathryn Scott
Kathryn Scott has established herself as a composer and songwriter with a gift for blending contemporary sensibilities with accessible, singable melodies. Her work spans both sacred and secular contexts, consistently demonstrating an understanding of what makes music resonate with performers and audiences alike.
Scott's collaborative approach to composition, evident in partnerships like this one with Mildred Rainey and arranger Keith Christopher, reflects her belief that the strongest choral works emerge from intentional creative dialogue. Her pieces prioritize clarity and emotional directness without sacrificing musical substance.
Why we love this
The pairing of choir and orchestra here feels genuinely integrated rather than decorative. Keith Christopher's arrangement gives each voice section room to breathe while the instrumental parts create a lush harmonic foundation that elevates the emotional impact of the text. The pacing and arc of the piece suggest composers who understand what keeps singers engaged over four and a half minutes.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with warmth and introspection, balancing moments of vulnerability with passages of greater intensity and affirmation. The orchestration wraps around the voices like a careful embrace, supporting without overwhelming.
Who it's for
This works well for choirs with access to orchestra or advanced instrumentalists who want to expand their concert programming beyond traditional piano accompaniment. It suits groups looking to deepen their connection to sacred repertoire through richer orchestral textures.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal lines against the orchestral texture by taking time in early rehearsals to identify which phrases carry the primary melodic material and which provide harmonic support. This clarity will prevent the choir from getting buried.
- Establish the orchestra's tempo and character first, then invite singers to feel the underlying pulse rather than fight against it. A secure ensemble foundation transforms how the choir's entries land.
- Attend to the text intentionally across the full arc. Four and a half minutes allows for genuine emotional development, so avoid pushing the tempo uniformly and instead shape phrases to match the lyrical content.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece in a concert devoted to contemporary sacred music, or pair it alongside spirituals and hymn arrangements to create a program exploring different approaches to faith and reflection. Its length and moderate difficulty make it ideal for mid-season programming when singers have solid technique but still need repertoire that doesn't demand extreme vocal risk.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained lines against moving orchestral accompaniment
- Maintaining intonation in rich harmonic environments
- Balancing blend with distinct vowel placement in longer phrases
- Following an independent instrumental score while singing
- Responding to dynamic shaping that mirrors lyrical meaning