CHRIST IS RISEN. (Chorus) ALLELUIA!!!

"Christ Is Risen. (Chorus) Alleluia!!!" is a vibrant, joyful proclamation of the Resurrection, perfect for Easter Sunday morning. Shepherd Maurice gives us a melody that bounds with energy, calling the choir and congregation alike to celebrate the victory over death. The opening lines immediately set a festive mood, inviting everyone to "play your instruments with joy" as we welcome the risen Lord.

The verses walk us through the journey of salvation, contrasting the suffering of Good Friday with the glory of Easter. We sing of the Paschal Lamb who was chastised and crowned with thorns, only to emerge as the everlasting King of Kings. It is a wonderful piece for the Entrance or Recessional during the Easter season, giving the choir a chance to truly lift the roof with their voices.

Written in accessible solfa notation, the arrangement includes a soaring descant meant for the final chorus, adding that extra layer of brightness we always look for on Easter. It is a straightforward but powerful song that captures the heart of our faith: He was dead so we may live.