We Are Not Alone: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Pepper Choplin
Item: 35-PK00472681
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This anthem touches the heart with its reassuring message of God's faithfulness and power. The choir supplies rhythmic energy with its repetitive phrase, "We Are Not Alone," while the soloist glides above in smooth sustained lines. The piece will leave the congregation singing this simple but profound truth long after the service has ended. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, tpt 1-3, hn 1-2, tbn 1-3/tba, perc 1-2, timp, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db, kybd) available as a digital download. An a cappella SATB voicing is also available.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00472681
More about this title
About the Composer: Pepper Choplin
Pepper Choplin holds degrees from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Bachelor of Music) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas (Master of Music in Composition). His catalog includes over two hundred anthems and seven choral musicals, born largely from his work as Minister of Music at Greystone Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he designs worship experiences that demand musical creativity and emotional depth.
Choplin's musical range spans rock, classical, and bluegrass, informed by diverse roles as church musician, entertainer, and clinician. He travels nationally conducting workshops and leading services, drawing audiences into laughter and tears through his distinctive blend of inspirational and humorous material. His recordings, including the self-produced "Pepper Is My Real Name" and the solo album "Hold On," showcase his skill at crafting music that invites genuine worship. His stated mission reflects his output: to compose music that moves people to worship dramatically.
Why we love this
The textural interplay here is expertly balanced. Choplin gives the choir a rhythmic anchor with that repeating refrain while freeing the soloist to soar, creating natural dynamic and emotional layers without requiring complex arranging decisions from your section leaders. The message itself will resonate in any season of church life, and the simplicity of the central phrase means your congregation leaves carrying it home.
What to expect
A steady reassurance unfolds beneath the soloist's gentle arc. The choir's repetitive pulse grounds the piece while the accompaniment swells with orchestral warmth, creating a soundscape that feels both intimate and affirming. You finish the anthem knowing exactly what it says, having felt it rather than simply heard it.
Who it's for
This works for any church music program seeking an anthem with immediate emotional impact and a message your congregation can retain and sing. Soloists with warm, sustained tone will shine here, while your choir benefits from straightforward rhythmic work that builds confidence.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the rhythmic groove of the choir's "We Are Not Alone" phrase early in rehearsals so it becomes second nature; this rhythmic stability will let your soloist focus entirely on the sustained line above.
- Balance the organ or piano foundation with the string section so neither drowns out the choir's text. These instrumental voices support rather than compete.
- Record a full run-through during rehearsals and listen back with your ensemble to identify spots where the choir's energy softens. Consistency in that refrain pays dividends.
How to use it
Slot this early in a service where it can anchor the emotional tone for what follows, or place it as a moment of reassurance within a larger service arc exploring faith questions. The straightforward arrangement allows you to program it with minimal rehearsal time while still delivering a polished, meaningful performance.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long phrase lines over active harmonic movement
- Maintaining steady rhythmic unison in repetitive text
- Balance between choral and solo voices in a fully orchestrated setting
- Expressive control in text-painting (faithful, powerful, not alone)
- Blend and intonation across mixed voices with instrumental support