Worthy Is the Lamb: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Revelation 5:12 / Arranged by Tom Fettke
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ßUses:ß General, Communion, Holy Week, Good Friday¶ßScripture:ß Psalm 18:3; Revelation 4:11; Revelation 5:12¶From the treasury of Baroque literature comes a sacred adaptation of a J.S. Bach masterwork. Beautifully wed with the "Worthy Is the Lamb" text, this will become a standard Holy Week offering for choirs everywhere. The string orchestration adds a very tasteful ambience to the piece, and the sensitive keyboard writing is just as successful. An instant classic! Score and Parts (vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
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Why we love this
Tom Fettke's arrangement transforms a Bach masterwork into something immediately singable for church choirs while preserving the harmonic depth that makes the original compelling. The string writing never overshadows the choir; instead, it cradles the text and lets the theology do its work. This is the kind of piece that feels both substantive and genuinely grateful to sing.
What to expect
Reverent yet celebratory. The baroque string writing creates an architectural space around the text, with warm harmonic movement that feels both timeless and deeply devotional. There's a contemplative quality that doesn't rush toward resolution but instead allows listeners to sit with the affirmation of Christ's worthiness.
Who it's for
Church choirs preparing music for Easter, Holy Week, or Communion services who want substantial musical work without excessive technical demands. Singers with some experience will find the part writing idiomatic and the Baroque idiom accessible.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the keyboard accompaniment carefully during the string passages. The harpsichord or organ texture should provide harmonic support without muddying the soprano line, which carries the primary melodic material.
- Treat the string orchestration as an integral voice rather than mere accompaniment. Rehearse sections with the string parts present whenever possible so singers understand how their line sits within the larger texture.
- Shape phrases according to the text rather than mechanical bar lines. "Worthy is the Lamb" benefits from slight flexibility in tempo and rubato, especially at cadences that conclude theological statements.
- Pay attention to vowel consistency in the sustained notes of the final cadence. This moment demands absolute ensemble unity to land the harmonic resolution.
How to use it
This works especially well as a communion anthem, a centerpiece for a Good Friday liturgy, or as the climactic sacred offering on an Easter Sunday service. Its moderate length and Baroque purity make it a strong anchor piece when programming works from different styles in the same concert.
Skills your students will build
- Reading baroque harmonic language and voice leading conventions
- Balancing choral line with orchestral texture
- Interpreting text through musical phrasing and articulation
- Sustaining long tones with consistent tone quality across the ensemble
- Responding to instrumental cues from the string and keyboard parts