See Him Rise! Alleluia!: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Douglas E. Wagner / By John Parker
Item: 35-PK00026813
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Doug Wagner has created a setting of an inspired John Parker text that is triumphant and full of rhythmic vitality. Ideal as a stirring Easter call to worship, it includes optional brass and percussion for an even more majestic proclamation of praise.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00026813
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About the Composer: Douglas E. Wagner
Douglas E. Wagner earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in music from Butler University and spent three decades as a high school music director and administrator in his native Chicago before committing fully to composition. Since 1973, he has published over 3,500 works spanning choral, band, orchestral, handbell, organ, and vocal literature; his music has circulated in more than seventeen million copies and reached audiences across concert halls, broadcasts, and performance venues worldwide.
Now based in Indianapolis with his wife Sandy, Wagner continues to be a defining voice in sacred and concert music for schools and churches. His prolific output and consistent musicality have made him a trusted resource for directors seeking substantial, performance-ready repertoire that engages both musicians and listeners.
Why we love this
Wagner's gift for combining textual clarity with driving rhythmic energy shines throughout this Easter anthem. The optional brass and percussion parts allow you to scale the arrangement to your ensemble's size and instrumentation without sacrificing the proclamatory power of the moment.
What to expect
Triumphant and alive. The rhythmic vitality gives the piece a contemporary energy while the sacred text anchors it in reverence. With full orchestration, it becomes a majestic proclamation; even without the optional parts, the core arrangement radiates joy and conviction.
Who it's for
Easter services and spring concerts need a piece that sounds genuinely celebratory rather than sentimental. This setting serves worship leaders, church musicians, and school directors who want a accessible yet substantive choral work with flexible instrumentation options.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the rhythmic vitality breathe; resist the urge to rush despite the forward momentum. This music gains impact through precision, not speed.
- Balance the optional brass and percussion thoughtfully. If you're adding them, rehearse the texture without them first so singers own the melodic and harmonic foundation.
- Treat the text as a sermon. Parker's poetry carries theological weight, so shape phrases around the meaning of the words rather than letting rhythm dictate phrasing alone.
How to use it
Position this as your Easter Sunday closer or the centerpiece of a spring choral concert. Its proclamatory character makes it an excellent bookend to a program of contrasting sacred works, and the optional instrumentation means you can feature it with your full ensemble or adapt it to your available forces.
Skills your students will build
- Singing text with rhythmic precision while maintaining musical phrasing
- Balancing independence from instrumental parts
- Coordinating with optional brass and percussion parts
- Projecting a confident, ensemble sound in a celebratory context