The One And Only God: SATB Choral Octavo
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The One And Only God: SATB Choral Octavo

By Vicki Tucker Courtney / Arranged by Stewart Harris

Item: 35-DS00139061
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 4
SKU: 35-DS00139061

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About the Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

Vicki Tucker Courtney

Vicki Tucker Courtney began piano study at age four and developed deep roots in choral music during her time at North Texas State University, where she accompanied ensembles while refining her own compositional voice. Her prolific output spans choral works, piano pieces, handbells, and solo vocal music, earning multiple ASCAP Plus Awards throughout her career. She studied composition under Dove Award winner Mark Hayes and has maintained a full-time writing practice while teaching piano and composition to students across all levels and directing music in both traditional and contemporary church settings.

Courtney's trajectory from her first published work to over 350 titles in less than two decades demonstrates her consistent ability to craft music that speaks to singers and audiences alike. Based in Columbia, Tennessee, she continues to write music that blends accessibility with musical substance, making her work a staple in church and school choral programs.

Why we love this

Courtney's setting captures the affirmation and majesty inherent in the text while remaining entirely singable for volunteer and school choirs. The arrangement by Stewart Harris balances supportive inner voices with moments where each section gets to shine, creating a piece that sounds richer than its modest four-page footprint suggests.

What to expect

A declaration grounded in calm assurance rather than bombast. The music unfolds with gentle confidence, inviting singers and listeners into a moment of affirmation that feels both personal and communal.

Who it's for

Church choirs preparing sacred music for worship services and choral directors seeking repertoire that works for mixed voices without excessive range demands. The piece suits both volunteer and school settings where singers appreciate straightforward, reverent writing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the text intelligently by bringing out the repeated proclamation 'the One and Only God' without oversinging it; let clarity serve the message rather than volume.
  • Check that your altos and tenors stay connected to the harmonic foundation. Harris's arrangement gives them meaningful work, not filler.
  • Shape the overall arc by identifying where the piece builds toward its emotional center and where it pulls back; this four-pager rewards subtle dynamic choices.

How to use it

Pair this with other sacred selections for a Sunday service or concert set focused on faith and affirmation. Its conciseness makes it ideal as an opener that establishes a reflective mood or as a closing piece that sends the congregation out with a clear, centered message.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained harmonic progressions with rhythmic precision
  • Balancing blend and clarity in a four-part texture
  • Interpreting text-driven dynamics and phrasing in sacred music
  • Maintaining line independence while supporting the overall harmonic structure

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