Think Of Me And Remember: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Joel Raney
Item: 35-PK00417178
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Think Of Me And Remember
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00417178
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About the Arranger: Joel Raney
Joel Raney's musical foundation was laid in the pews of a rural Alabama Baptist church, where gospel idioms became the bedrock of his compositional voice. After earning his bachelor's in choral conducting from the University of North Alabama, he pursued advanced keyboard training at Juilliard, then spent decades building one of the most prolific catalogs in American church music. Since 1999, he has published over 300 works across anthems, musicals, cantatas, handbells, and instrumental pieces, serving as Editor at Hope Publishing while maintaining an active presence as a clinician and performer.
Raney's versatility extends far beyond the sanctuary. His commercial music career in Chicago spans over three decades, generating soundtracks for thousands of television and radio spots alongside film scores. He has directed national Broadway tours, earned recognition for theater direction in major markets, and regularly performs as a piano soloist and in collaboration with organist Jane Holstein. His artistic reach encompasses classical, jazz, and pop idioms, yet his church music remains rooted in the spiritual authenticity he absorbed as a child.
Why we love this
Raney's gospel inflections feel organic in a sacred context without ever slipping into sentimentality or oversimplification. The arrangement respects the text while giving your singers and instrumentalists the kind of musical scaffolding that feels supportive rather than constraining, and the instrumental parts integrate naturally rather than feeling bolted on.
What to expect
Warm and personal, drawing from the spiritual depth of gospel music without sacrificing musical sophistication. The arrangement invites singers and players into a moment of genuine reflection, with Raney's characteristic harmonic language creating emotional resonance that feels earned rather than imposed.
Who it's for
Church choirs of intermediate to advanced ability who want a contemporary sacred arrangement with real instrumental integration. Directors seeking repertoire that honors gospel roots while remaining accessible to ensembles without extensive jazz or commercial music experience.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir and instruments during rehearsals by asking singers to release slightly under the instrumental doublings; let the band establish harmonic foundation so the voices can focus on text clarity and emotional shape.
- Explore the gospel vocabulary in Raney's harmony and phrasing by listening to recordings of authentic church music traditions; this will inform how you approach rubato and rhythmic freedom in the arrangement.
- Mark breath points collectively in rehearsal rather than leaving singers to find their own; Raney's harmonic rhythm often suggests logical places to breathe that maintain forward motion.
How to use it
Anchor a worship service or concert with this as a centerpiece anthem, or pair it with other Raney works to create a cohesive program that showcases his distinctive voice. Its reflective character makes it ideal for mid-service placement where congregational engagement with the text takes priority.
Skills your students will build
- Blending choral and instrumental ensemble textures
- Gospel harmony interpretation and phrasing
- Text communication in a contemporary sacred idiom
- Breath management across longer harmonic phrases