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Your Great Name: Choral Instrumental Pak

By Michael Neale / By Krissy Nordhoff / Arranged by Harold Ross

Item: 35-PK00139323

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Harold Ross has arranged and orchestrated this new anthem written by Michael Neale and Krissy Nordhoff, proclaiming the strength that we find in the great name of Jesus. Duration: ca. 5:40.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00139323

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Why we love this

Harold Ross's orchestration gives this anthem room to breathe without overshadowing the text. The five-minute-plus duration allows the theological content to unfold naturally rather than rush toward a climax, which creates space for genuine reflection in performance.

What to expect

Strength and affirmation rooted in faith rather than sentimentality. The orchestration likely builds in intensity while maintaining a sense of dignity, creating music that sounds both immediate and timeless.

Who it's for

Choirs with access to orchestra or a capable pianist who can realize the instrumental parts and feel comfortable programming contemporary sacred music. This works equally well for concert settings and worship contexts where text clarity and theological depth matter.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the choir against the orchestral texture by rehearsing the choir's entrances independently first, then adding instruments section by section to hear exactly where blend becomes an issue.
  • Pay attention to how the arrangement distributes the melody across voices and instruments; use instrumental cues strategically to reinforce harmonic support where the choir is carrying exposed material.
  • The five-minute-forty-second duration demands attention to phrase shape and breath placement. Mark breathing points that sustain the emotional arc rather than breaking it into predictable four-bar chunks.

How to use it

Consider this as a concert centerpiece or closing piece in a program exploring contemporary hymn writing. It also functions well in spring or holiday concerts where you need a longer work that doesn't require massive forces.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long phrases with consistent breath support
  • Balancing vocal lines within an orchestral context
  • Interpreting contemporary harmonic language and text expression
  • Maintaining ensemble cohesion across extended formal structures

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