By Don Besig, Nancy Price. For SAB Choir. Choral, Christmas, Epiphany, Incorporating Hymn Tunes and Sacred. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

3-part equal voices, 3-part mixed - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7392

Composed by Glenn Wonacott. Lent 1 C. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. GIA Publications #7392. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7392).

UPC: 785147739203. English. Text Source: Psalm 91:1-2, NIV Scripture: Psalm 91:1–2.

The chant-like treatment of the Psalm verses, in addition to creating a simply lovely setting, can also be a great exercise in sensitively conveying the meaning of the words through proper textual stress—a skill that can be applied to less lyrical pieces in the choral repertoire. The voice parts are minimal in scope (each roughly an octave), but the fluctuating accidentals will require some attention for tuning.

SSA/SSA choir, piano

SKU: CA.966000

Composed by Ko Matsushita. Edited by Stefan Schuck. Contemporary Choir Music. Sacred vocal music, Daily hours. Full score. 12 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.660/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.966000).

ISBN 9790007167653. Language: Latin.

Modest and humble, this is how the old man Simeon is described; he who recognizes the fulfillment of his life, as he takes the new-born Jesus in his arms in the temple and praises him as the light to enlighten the heathen. Matsushita's setting of this scene is portrayed sensitively and, accordingly, is simple and primarily homophonic. The women's voices are set in a more comfortable range and are treated melodiously. Thus the composition can move in a very relaxed manner, flowingly, meditatively. The work is entirely tonal, without any modernisms. Important words are emphasized through the use of third relationships. The almost minimalistic piano accompaniment proceeds both independently from the choir, yet supports it and adds color which lends the work a traditional as well as a clearly contemporary character. This first choral piece can be performed by soloists or by a small choir, making it easily accessible to any girl's or women's choir.