Sing Lullaby (arr. Heather Sorenson): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK01047737
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Drawing from folk traditions, this lovely manger moment is blessed with flowing vocal lines and pristine piano patterns. All is calm and peace in this lush setting utilizing the full richness of the choir. Score and Parts (chm, tmp, perc, solo vn, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01047737
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About the Arranger: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson, a Dallas-based composer and arranger, has built an international reputation for works that move across liturgical and concert settings with equal fluency. Her output spans choral, piano, and orchestral genres, and she is equally at home with traditional hymnic language and contemporary forms, often weaving them together in ways that feel both grounded and fresh.
Beyond the page, Sorenson has shaped music education through teaching positions at Grace Academy of Dallas and Baylor University, along with countless workshops and conducting engagements at churches and universities nationwide. Her commissions include major institutional projects, among them the Carnegie Hall premiere of her oratorio EXODUS and works for Texas A&M University. She remains active as a guest artist, lecturer, and advocate for nonprofit causes through benefit concerts.
Why we love this
Sorenson's gift lies in honoring the folk melody while enriching it without obscuring its simplicity. The flowing vocal lines stay singable across your ranges, and the orchestral writing (strings, timpani, percussion, solo violin) creates a sonic landscape that feels intimate rather than elaborate. For directors seeking a Christmas piece that balances accessibility with genuine sophistication, this delivers on both counts.
What to expect
A quiet moment of reverence unfolds as lush vocal harmonies settle over gentle piano figuration. Solo violin threads through the texture like candlelight, while the full ensemble gradually gathers into something luminous without ever losing the peace that defines it.
Who it's for
This arrangement suits choirs with access to even a modest instrumental ensemble (strings plus percussion). The vocal writing stays within reach for intermediate to advanced choirs, and the piece works equally well in a Christmas service or concert setting.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the solo violin against the choir; it should enhance the vocal line rather than compete for attention.
- The piano patterns provide the harmonic foundation. Ensure your accompanist locks in tempo early so the strings and percussion can layer cleanly on top.
- Pay attention to the dynamic arc across the full choir. Sorenson builds richness gradually, so resist the urge to push everything early.
- The manger text invites warmth. Find the vulnerability in the slower phrases before the fuller textures arrive.
How to use it
Reserve this for a program slot where you can let the mood breathe. It pairs beautifully with a stronger, more energetic carol just before or after, giving your audience a moment to rest within your Christmas narrative.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing ensemble blend across multiple voice parts with instrumental accompaniment
- Maintaining steady tempo while responding to rubato and dynamic shaping
- Reading and executing flowing vocal lines that sit comfortably across ranges
- Listening to and responding to string and percussion cues during performance