The Blessing (arr. Heather Sorenson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes Elevation Worship / Arranged by Heather Sorenson
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The beloved Aaronic blessing is revisited with a gentle contemporary styling, resulting in a heartfelt benediction of peace for our troubled times. Now available for choirs and praise teams, this prayer for sacred intimacy will become a treasured moment during blended worship experiences. Score and Parts (syn, vn 1-2, vc, perc) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00472580
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About the Artist: Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes Elevation Worship
Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes are worship leaders and recording artists who have shaped contemporary Christian music over the past decade. Their work with Elevation Worship has introduced millions to modern interpretations of timeless spiritual texts, blending accessible melodies with theologically grounded arrangements that resonate across denominations.
Heather Sorenson brings decades of arranging expertise to this piece, translating the intimacy of the original composition into a setting that works for both traditional choirs and praise teams. Her gift is creating accessible yet musically substantive versions that honor the source material while opening it to wider performance contexts.
Why we love this
Sorenson's arrangement captures what makes the original powerful without requiring a contemporary worship band setup. The combination of gentle orchestration (synthesizer, strings, percussion) with straightforward choral writing means your singers can focus on delivering the blessing's message rather than navigating complex harmony. For blended worship services, this lands perfectly between traditional and contemporary.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with quiet assurance, inviting rather than commanding attention. Gentle string textures and understated accompaniment create space for the ancient words to resonate with fresh meaning, evoking intimacy and corporate peace.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves worship leaders, blended churches, and choirs seeking repertoire that honors Scripture while acknowledging contemporary musical taste. Singers at intermediate levels and above will find it accessible without feeling simplistic.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the accompaniment so the vocal line remains the focal point; the strings should support rather than compete with the choir's melodic material.
- Allow space in the percussion parts to breathe. Minimize cymbal swells at cadences to preserve the piece's meditative quality.
- Shape the text phrasing around the Aaronic blessing itself. This isn't a pop song, even though the idiom is contemporary; treat it as prayer set to music.
- Rehearse the synthesizer and violin parts together early to establish the harmonic foundation before adding full choir voices.
How to use it
Use this as a closing benediction in a service combining traditional hymns and contemporary songs, or as the anchor piece in a service exploring blessings and spiritual formation. Its brevity and emotional clarity make it ideal for a concert's reflective finale or a worship experience centered on intercession.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with awareness of text declamation and prayer-like phrasing
- Balancing blend and balance when accompanied by instrumental accompaniment
- Interpreting contemporary harmonic language with traditional liturgical content