Choral SATB Choir and
Piano
SKU:
CF.CM9619
Composed by
Kyle Pederson. Fold. Jbc.
8 pages. Duration 3
minutes, 48 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CM9619.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CM9619).
ISBN 9781491156704.
UPC: 680160915248. 6.875
x 10.5 inches. Key: F
major. English.
Original.
The text
of the piece was inspired
by a conviction that the
deepest meanings of
Advent/Christmas are
alive and meaningful
throughout the year. At
the heart, the text is a
prayer. Musically, the
piece affords a great
opportunity for each
voice section to take
turns sharing the melody.
Though mostly homophonic,
a countermelody is
introduced first by the
piano, and then reappears
in the alto line midway
through the piece,
providing a nice contrast
both texturally and
lyrically. The piece
builds to a dramatic
climax in the final
verse, and then scales
back down for a
contemplative finish.
This piece works
especially well in the
season of Advent and
Christmas, though it's
themes resonate and would
be appropriate throughout
the church liturgical
year.
