You Are There: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK00292735
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Uses: General
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 36:5
This is an original song that is an intimate commentary on the walk of faith. A beautiful melody filled with expressive leaps carries this hopeful message in careful arms. A prayer of affirmation directed toward the constancy of our heavenly Father, this anthem is useful for whenever a word of encouragement is needed. Vocal parts are rich and rewarding and the orchestration adds a beautiful touch. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, tpt 1-3, hn 1-2, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00292735
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About the Composer: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson has built a reputation as a composer and arranger whose work spans sacred and secular contexts, performed across churches, concert halls, universities, and competition stages worldwide. Based in Dallas, Texas, she has earned commissions from major institutions including Texas A&M University, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation, and Carnegie Hall, where her oratorio EXODUS premiered. Her teaching experience ranges from elementary music instruction at Grace Academy of Dallas to adjunct faculty work at Baylor University, and she regularly leads workshops and master classes in composition and piano across the country.
What distinguishes Sorenson in the contemporary music landscape is her fluency in both traditional and modern idioms of Christian music, a blend she weaves together into a distinctive artistic voice. Beyond her compositional work, she maintains an active presence as a guest conductor and speaker at churches and conferences, and dedicates time to organizing benefit concerts for nonprofit organizations. Her career reflects a commitment to music making that reaches across educational, spiritual, and community contexts.
Why we love this
The orchestration here is genuinely beautiful without overwhelming the voices, and that balance feels intentional and earned. Sorenson has given you a piece with real harmonic substance and expressive reach that works equally well in a concert setting or as a moment of reflection within a service.
What to expect
A moment of steadying affirmation wrapped in careful, thoughtful orchestration. The melody soars with quiet conviction, supported by harmonies that feel both modern and grounded, creating a sense of intimate prayer that reaches outward without losing its contemplative center.
Who it's for
Any director seeking a contemporary sacred work with genuine compositional substance and flexible instrumentation. The piece works for church choirs of intermediate to advanced capability and also fits well in school and university choral programs looking to expand their sacred repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody's expressive leaps deliberately; these intervals carry the theological weight of the text, so let the singers breathe into them rather than rushing through.
- Balance the instrumental introduction and interludes carefully so they enhance rather than compete with the vocal lines when the choir enters.
- Rehearse the vocal parts as independent lines first, then layer in the orchestration once intonation and phrasing are secure.
- Consider using the recorded accompaniment for rehearsal to help singers internalize the orchestral context before you bring in live musicians.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a centerpiece in a service or concert devoted to encouragement and spiritual renewal, or as the anchor piece in a mixed program exploring themes of faith and perseverance. The instrumentation (woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion) is substantial enough to make an impression without requiring a full orchestra, making it realistic for many performance contexts.
Skills your students will build
- Singing expressively through intervallic leaps and registral changes
- Blending multiple vocal lines into cohesive harmonic texture
- Responding to orchestral cues and balancing voices with instruments
- Interpreting theological text through musical shaping and phrasing
- Reading and executing parts that sit comfortably in contemporary harmonic language