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FOREWORD
To write a musical work on the Resurrection is such an honor! But how can
anyone adequately portray the power of the Resurrection? How can the glory
of a redeemed life be described in a 16-minute performance? How can a human
choir capture the beauty of Christ for others to see, when we ourselves can���t
even begin to grasp the magnitude of it?
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My prayer for this short Easter cantata is that it will be a springboard for both
your choir and your congregation: a catalyst to help them focus on the
beautiful plan of redemption, and on what Christ���s resurrection means to us all.
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Blessings, and Happy Easter!
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Heather Sorenson
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PROGRAM NOTES
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This mini-cantata is approximately 16 minutes long if performed seamlessly
from start to finish. This time includes a small Congregational Worship set that
allows for audience participation. However, if you choose not to use the
Congregational Worship set, the cantata could easily end successfully with ���In
Christ Alone/Christ Is Risen.���
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It is recommended to have two narrators: a male and a female. Stylistically, the
narration will be most effective when read in a warm, sincere tone, rather than
a formal, austere voice.
The narration will begin after the opening song ���Christ Is Risen/Christ the Lord
is Risen Today,��� and will be underscored by the accompaniment throughout.
While there has been careful consideration given to the timing of the
accompaniment and the narration, it is recommended that you rehearse this
several times to feel how they come together. Narration cues are included in
the piano score.
