The Cross Of Christ: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Ed Hogan / Arranged by Lloyd Larson
Item: 35-PK00417266
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The Cross Of Christ
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00417266
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About the Arranger: Ed Hogan
Ed Hogan brings decades of experience arranging sacred music for worship and concert settings. His arrangements balance accessibility with musical substance, making them staples in church choirs and community ensembles across North America.
Why we love this
Hogan's arrangement strips away unnecessary complexity while preserving the theological weight and melodic power of this hymn. The instrumental pak gives you flexible scoring options, so whether you're working with a full ensemble or a limited instrumentation, the core message comes through clearly.
What to expect
Reverent and grounded. The arrangement respects the weight of the text while remaining singable and emotionally direct. You'll hear clarity and strength, not sentimentality.
Who it's for
Church choirs preparing Easter services, passion programs, or year-round Sunday worship. Community choruses and high school choirs seeking substantial sacred repertoire that doesn't demand advanced reading skills.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the harmonic progression with subtle dynamic swells rather than sudden changes; sacred music rewards patience and breath awareness from both singers and players.
- Balance the choir and instruments so the text remains intelligible; sacred texts carry meaning that instrumental sound should support, not obscure.
- Allow space for resonance in sustained passages; rushing through fermatas diminishes the contemplative quality.
How to use it
Place this during a liturgical service where the theology of redemption anchors the moment, or feature it as a standalone concert spiritual for secular programming. The flexibility of the instrumental pak makes it ideal for seasons when your instrumentation shifts.
Skills your students will build
- balancing vocal and instrumental lines for clarity
- sustaining legit vocal tone in sustained passages
- interpreting sacred text through musical phrasing
- ensemble blend and intonation in homophonic writing