Total Praise: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Keith Christopher / As performed by Traditional Spiritual
Item: 35-PK00028579
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"You are the source of my strength, You are the strength of my life..." This uplifting anthem is stunning in its emotional power, ending with a reflective setting of the Lutkin Seven-fold Amen. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00028579
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About the Artist: Keith Christopher
Keith Christopher has built a prolific career as a composer, arranger, and lyricist whose work spans choral, band, and orchestral literature. Since 1992, he has earned consecutive awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, and his achievements include a Gold Record Award for "A Merry Christmas with Brass" with The Dallas Brass and a Dove Award recognizing his choral collection "More Songs for Praise and Worship."
With hundreds of published pieces performed globally and over a thousand recordings produced for major music publishers, Christopher has established himself as a trusted voice in sacred and inspirational music. He resides in the Nashville area with his wife, Tammy, and continues to contribute significantly to the repertoire available to choirs and instrumental ensembles.
Why we love this
Christopher's gift for melody and emotional architecture shines here. The orchestral accompaniment elevates what could be a straightforward anthem into something genuinely moving, and the bridge into the Lutkin Amen gives your singers a moment to reflect rather than simply conclude. It's the kind of piece that works equally well in a Sunday service or a concert setting.
What to expect
The piece radiates quiet confidence and drawing strength from faith. The opening unfolds with warmth and sincerity, building to moments of genuine power before retreating into the hushed contemplation of the Amen. Throughout, there is an authenticity that avoids sentimentality.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves choirs performing with orchestral accompaniment in worship, concert, or festival contexts. Directors seeking repertoire that combines accessibility with genuine musical and spiritual substance will find it particularly valuable.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the opening so the text remains clear; the orchestration can easily obscure vulnerable lyrical moments if the ensemble oversings early.
- Give the reflection preceding the Amen space to breathe. Resist the urge to maintain momentum; let the harmonic beauty of the Lutkin Amen settle into your listeners.
- Shape the arc from "strength of my life" through the Amen as a single emotional journey rather than two separate sections.
How to use it
Nest this as an anchor piece in a program exploring themes of faith and resilience, or use it as a closing benediction when the moment calls for reflection rather than spectacle. The three-minute span makes it an ideal complement to longer works, providing musical and emotional variety without demanding extended rehearsal investment.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with orchestral accompaniment and responding to instrumental cues
- Sustaining emotional legit singing through extended phrases
- Understanding harmonic language in contemporary sacred music
- Executing the Lutkin Amen with clarity and reverence