Comments on: He Is Risen (Congregational Accompaniment) https://defordmusic.com Free, downloadable sheet music (PDF) for LDS and other Christian use. Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:10:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Linda Hartman https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-54953 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:10:24 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-54953 Having a blast with any/many of those beefed up accompaniments for congregation/piano/organ. You make them sound like a majestic fiesta!! I’m about as old as the rocks in my backyard, which means my piano/organ skills are a bit rusty. So…..I can have
a ton of fun playing these without endless practicing. You are the GOAT!! (Hope you know what this means!). Our ward is so large now that I love to put up the piano lid, crank the organ up to FFF and fill the room with sound, as many sit clear back by the ancient stage. Thanks.
Linda Hartman

]]> By: Kim Mihalko https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-42671 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:23:14 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-42671 Thank you for sharing this beautiful piano arrangement!!

]]> By: Althea Blackburn https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-26480 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:33:56 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-26480 I’ve loved your generosity for years and the wonderful music that you share with the world. No one can ever replace you Sally, you will always be special and kind, and will be remembered, no matter when you do decide to retire from writing new music, but we only hope it’s not yet!

]]> By: Amaree Matthews https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-26279 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:45:41 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-26279 Due to an epic lack of participation for my Stake choir rehearsals leading up to our Stake Conference this weekend (communication issues likely, as well as lots of illness in our area, and who knows what else contributed to the very unusual and dismal lack of participation…), last Sunday we decided to punt last minute and use my fabulous my ward choir instead, using two pieces we had used for January and February.

We needed a strong closing hymn that we could also involve the congregation in. What i had chosen before was not going to work. I’ll be honest. I looked here first and saw this arrangement, hot off the press.

Your lovely arrangement of He is Risen was THE perfect piece to close our conference. It was exactly what we needed at the moment. It required *very* little rehearsal from my ward choir, but was powerful and beautiful. We sang the first verse just as is, half of the second verse a cappella, and the third verse the congregation joined in. It was thrilling and wonderful.

I know that you feel like your are running on empty, but know that you have many praying for you and cheering you on. And your “I am just not feeling very inspired right now” arrangement was absolutely inspired and well received, and was *exactly* what we needed today. Thank you for sharing it with us! And thank you for sharing, even when you feel like you had little to give. It was enough. It was more than enough.

]]> By: Wayne Schatz https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-26276 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:26:11 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-26276 Thank you so much for beautiful music to inspire all of us.

]]> By: Koleta Wells https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-26237 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:58:45 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-26237 Sally, Thank you for this message. Recently, my life has been changed, and for several months, I was simply doing what needed to be done…not all that I might have done.
Be kind to yourself. Breathe. Pray.
With love, Koleta Wells, Sutherlin, OR

]]> By: Regena Bunker https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-26143 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:34:46 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-26143 Sally DeFord–For years I have used your accompaniments and arrangements for our choir. They have all been beautiful. I am not involved with our choir now but want to say Thank you! Your music is beautiful. It has thrilled me to play it. You have made it so easy to use. What a great talent. May God bless you and your family. I can’t express my thanks enough.

]]> By: Max Newell https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-26142 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:29:10 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-26142 I am looking for Easter music for Choir. Do you have any music Easter music For a choir?

]]> By: MariLee https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-26077 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:00:48 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-26077 This is amazing — thank you! The congregational piano/organ duets are long-time favorites of our congregation at Christmas. It’s fantastic to have an Easter hymn as well. It’s a wonderful way to elevate the singing experience of the congregation and always brings such a special spirit. Thank you!

]]> By: Angela Allen https://defordmusic.com/song-list/he-is-risen-congregational-accompaniment/#comment-26067 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:02:01 +0000 https://defordmusic.com/?page_id=18590#comment-26067 Beautiful, as ever. Thank you; it’s perfect for this year’s fast on a feast day!

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