Easter is such an important time of worship––and celebrating the Resurrection of Christ through song is a powerful reminder and encouragement for us as believers. Putting together a special Easter program can be challenging due to time constraints or limitations with the size of your choir or worship team, but we have some easy suggestions to help you simplify things!
Join us as we take a quick walk through 10 Simple Easter Suites & Mini-Musicals! These short and easy programs are perfect for smaller choirs, ensembles, and worship teams––and they'll help you deliver a moving and memorable Easter event with less time and preparation!
EASTER SUITE
The Wondrous Cross Suite
Arranged by Phillip Keveren
Majestic 10-minute SATB arrangement of classic Easter hymns with narration is perfect for Good Friday or Easter Sunday: O Sacred Head/Beneath the Cross/There is a Fountain/Were You There/When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. [Also available with orchestration for Unlimited PLUS Members.]
EASTER SUITE
The Cross Suite
Arranged by Rod Jeffords, Hal Wright, Tom Fettke
This 9:30 suite begins with a gentle instrumental piano arrangement of "Near the Cross," followed by the contemplative SATB "The Road to the Cross," and finishes with Tom Fettke's poignant arrangement of "When I Survey." Perfect for any Lenten service which contemplates Christ's journey to Calvary.
EASTER SUITE
Just As I Am: A Lenten Suite
Arranged by Various
This beautiful and tender Lenten suite for a 4-part choir will help to make this Lenten season a memorable and reverent time. This would fit well in a traditional or blended worship service.
EASTER SUITE
Crown Him with Many Crowns: An Easter Suite with Brass
Arranged by Jeff Lippencott, William David Young, Bill Wolaver, Bruce Greer
Regal and worshipful, this 16-minute, 4-song Easter suite w/brass features arrangements from Jeff Lippencott, Bruce Greer, and others. Theologically rich lyrics, familiar hymns, and brief narrator parts make this an ideal musical centerpiece to a traditional or blended Easter service.
EASTER SUITE
Easter Medleys Suite
Arranged by Hal Wright, Terry Winch, David Huntsinger
This inspiring collection of medleys is the perfect addition to your Easter services. These will be pieces you will turn back to year after year.
EASTER MINI-MUSICAL
Room Enough for All
Arranged by Various
This easy-to-learn mini-musical features two beloved hymns and three powerful anthems, and was hand selected to bring the congregation to a place of worship.
EASTER MINI-MUSICAL
The King of Glory Lives! A Gospel-Flavored Easter Mini-Musical
Arranged by Dave Williamson, Kris Crunk, Bradley Knight, Bruce Greer
Infuse energy, power, and passion into your Easter Celebration with this 22 minute long gospel-flavored mini-musical for 3 and 4-part choir and capable soloists (with short narrations & limited orchestra/brass parts). Arrangers include Dave Williamson, Kris Crunk, Bradley Knight, and Bruce Greer.
EASTER MINI-MUSICAL
Christ Is Risen! An Easter Mini-Musical
Arranged by Russell Mauldin, Dave Williamson, Kyle Hill, Dennis Allen, Terry Winch
This 7-song, 25-minute Easter Mini-Musical tells the story of Holy Week with accessible, inspirational arrangements from Dennis Allen, Russell Mauldin, and Dave Williamson, and others. Perfect for the blended choir looking to present a fresh but reverent musical segment for your Easter celebration.
EASTER MINI-MUSICAL
Hallelujah! Christ Arose!
Arranged by Luke Woodard
Arranged specifically for the small choir, this mini-musical features singable SATB parts with thoughtful piano accompaniment, offering a refreshing celebration of Christ's death and resurrection.
EASTER MINI-MUSICAL
Jesus Paid It All: An Easy Easter Celebration
Arranged by Dan McGowan, Dave Williamson, Kyle Hill, Russell Mauldin
For the blended church choir with limited resources, this simple and short 21-minute Easter mini-musical with narration focuses on Christ's sacrifice and features 6 singable pieces by such accessible arrangers as Kyle Hill, Russell Mauldin, and Dave Williamson.
