You Are Known: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK00404482
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A sacred word of encouragement to those who feel lonely and abandoned, this statement of assurance is so needed in our world. The music moves sensitively through an authentic lyric with lovely lines and tender harmonies, wrapping both singers and listeners in the arms of grace and mercy. Worshipful!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00404482
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About the Arranger: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson brings a rare fluency across musical worlds. Based in Dallas, she has built a career composing and arranging works performed in churches, universities, concert halls, and competitions globally. Her reputation rests equally on her gifts as a pianist and as a writer for choir and orchestra, with commissions ranging from Texas A&M University to the Carnegie Hall premiere of her oratorio EXODUS.
Sorenson's artistic signature is her ability to blend traditional and contemporary approaches to sacred music, creating something distinctly her own. Beyond her prolific output as a composer, she has shaped the next generation through elementary music instruction, university teaching, and master classes in piano and songwriting. She regularly appears as a guest conductor and speaker at churches and worship conferences across the country, and she remains active performing benefit concerts for causes she champions.
Why we love this
Sorenson delivers a text that speaks directly to isolation and doubt without becoming heavy or overwrought. The arrangement wraps a vulnerable message in warm, singable lines that your choir will actually enjoy rehearsing, and the combination of accessibility with genuine harmonic depth means both young ensembles and experienced choirs will find something to sink their teeth into.
What to expect
The music embraces you. Tender harmonies and lovely melodic lines create an atmosphere of quiet assurance, the kind that seeps in gradually rather than announcing itself. It feels like a conversation between the singers and listeners, an exchange of grace wrapped in accessible, singable writing.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking repertoire with emotional and spiritual depth that doesn't demand advanced vocal technique. This works for church choirs, school ensembles at the intermediate level and up, and any director programming sacred music that lands with genuine warmth rather than sentimentality.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal parts so the text lands clearly. With tender harmonies carrying the main weight, clarity matters more than volume.
- Shape the instrumental accompaniment to support the singers rather than compete with them. This arrangement works best when instruments cradle the choir.
- Allow space for the lyrics to breathe between phrases. Rushing through a message about being known and cared for undermines the whole piece.
How to use it
Slot this into a sacred or worship concert as an anchor piece that sets emotional tone. Its message and moderate difficulty make it effective early in a program, where it can establish intimacy before moving into other material. It also pairs naturally with other contemporary sacred works that blend accessible writing with substantive content.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained harmonic textures with clarity and blend
- Connecting text to musical shape and phrasing
- Balancing vocal lines against instrumental accompaniment
- Interpreting sacred music with authenticity rather than sentimentality