John 1
An Epic Choral Experience
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Designed for Powerful Worship Moments & Festival Performances
From viral sensation to festival stage, this contemporary gospel anthem inspired by "The Word Was God" by Rosephanye Powell, sets John 1:1-4 to music with cinematic scope. A slow-building electronic drone erupts into layered, booming choral power — the same sound that earned 30,000+ TikTok likes and left listeners saying “chills.”
Compositional Impact
Uses captivating, festival-ready techniques — intricate rhythmic interplay between voices and rich layering that builds a true musical tapestry.
Global Phenomenon
John 1 isn’t slowing down. As a world-wide phenomenon with over 5,000,000 views to date, it continues to capture new audiences daily and the growth today is stronger than ever.
Voicing
Scored for large choir with tenor/alto/soprano divisions, soloists, conductor, drums, electric guitar, and keys. Ideal for dramatic lighting and ASL interpretation. Accessible for church and festival choirs with soprano solo. Rehearsal Tracks, Accompaniment Tracks and Stem Files available, as well.
Reverent Power. Technical Excellence. Deeply Moving.
Inspired by the timeless mega-hit, "The Word Was God" by Rosephanye Powell, John 1 delivers stunning contrast and superb vocal interplay. The layering of sound upon sound creates a worship experience that’s both technically excellent and deeply moving — a standout choice for larger or festival choirs.
Sacred contrast as revelation
Light meets shadow, silence meets song. The piece is written with a reverent tension, moving between restraint and release in a way that feels like a spiritual awakening. Each shift carries weight, drawing the listener into something larger than sound alone.
Voices woven into one breath
The vocal interplay is meticulous yet feels effortless, with parts entwining like prayers offered in harmony. The layering builds dimension upon dimension, so the choir becomes less an ensemble and more a single, resonant presence that surrounds and envelops.
Craft That Serves Worship
Every technical choice, from the precision of the layering to the balance of the voices, points toward transcendence rather than display. The result is both rigorous and moving, giving larger or festival choirs a work that demands skill but rewards it with a profound, communal experience.
Where Scripture Meets Cinematic Choral Power
From its unison opening that hearkens to God’s voice speaking Creation into existence to the thunderous, layered climax of all of Creation praising its creator, John 1 transforms the opening verses of the Gospel into an unforgettable worship experience. With superb vocal interplay, modern instrumentation, and a style both worshipful and technically excellent, this anthem is crafted for the moments when choirs want to move audiences — and heavens.
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3 or 4 Part | In Print | PG1004
The international choral favorite, John 1. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world.
The score is now available in print format.
Arriving soon: Digital , Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
3 or 4 Part | Digital | PG1004D
The digital choir score of the international choral favorite, John 1, is soon available for download from PraiseGathering.com. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world. The score is now available in print and digital formats. Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
Accompaniment Track | Digital | PGTD1004AD
The Accompaniment Track for the international choral favorite, John 1, is soon available for download from PraiseGathering.com. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world. The score is now available in print and digital formats. Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
Split Track | Digital | PGTD1004SD
The Split Track for the international choral favorite, John 1, is soon available for download from PraiseGathering.com. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world. The score is now available in print and digital formats. Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
Stem Mix Files | Digital |PG1004STD
The Stem Mix Files for the international choral favorite, John 1, are soon available for download from PraiseGathering.com. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world. The score is now available in print and digital formats. Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
Rehearsal Track - Soprano | Digital |PG1004RTSD
The Soprano Rehearsal Track for the international choral favorite, John 1, is soon available for download from PraiseGathering.com. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world. The score is now available in print and digital formats. Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
Rehearsal Track - Alto | Digital |PG1004RTAD
The Alto Rehearsal Track for the international choral favorite, John 1, is soon available for download from PraiseGathering.com. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world. The score is now available in print and digital formats. Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
Rehearsal Track - Tenor | Digital |PG1004RTTD
The Tenor Rehearsal Track for the international choral favorite, John 1, is soon available for download from PraiseGathering.com. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world. The score is now available in print and digital formats. Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
Rehearsal Track - Baritone | Digital | PG1004RTBD
The Baritone Rehearsal Track for the international choral favorite, John 1, is soon available for download from PraiseGathering.com. Inspired by Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God, this powerful work was commissioned and arranged by Indiana Bible College for its choral program and quickly found an audience with choirs around the world. The score is now available in print and digital formats. Sound recording options include Accompaniment Track, Split Track, Stem Files, and Rehearsal Tracks - all available via digital download.
Inspired by
Rosephanye Powell’s "The Word Was God"
Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God is a powerful sacred choral anthem that sets the opening verses of John 1 to music. This stirring choral proclamation is published by Gentry Publications under Fred Bock Publishing Group umbrella of music companies.
The music moves from hushed reverence to triumphant declaration, mirroring the text’s journey from “In the beginning” to “the light shines in the darkness.” Powell’s signature style brings together rich harmonies, gospel-inspired rhythms, and expressive vocal writing. Intimate, contemplative passages give way to bold, resonant statements as the choir embodies the power of the Word made flesh.
Accessible yet impactful, this anthem is a striking choice for Advent, Christmas, worship services, or concert settings where sacred contrast and revelation are central themes.
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