By Louis James Lefebure-Wely. Arranged by Richard Proulx. For Voices: Unison, SATB. Organ. Latin text is first half of short version of sequence for Body and Blood of Christ; English text from Greek Liturgy of St. James. Choral Sacred. Level: easy. 6 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

SATB choir, soprano voice solo Descant, organ accompaniment, handbells

SKU: GI.G-008815

Arranged by Lisa Stafford. Christmas. Tune Name: Picardy. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #008815. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008815).

UPC: 641151088150.

This much loved text, set to the tune PICARDY, is skillfully arranged for voices, organ, and handbells by Oklahoma composer LIsa Stafford. The stark organ texture in the opening verse sets the plaintive mood and provides a foundation for the melody line as the handbells ring softly above. Verses 2 and 3 emphasize a four-part choral structure, the latter stanza written for voices alone and employing a cunning use of contrary motion between SA and TB. An organ interlude initiates a running eighth-note figure that segues into and continues through the final verse as all forces unite.

By Edward C. Bairstow. For SATB Choir, Organ Accompaniment. Music Sales America. Post-1900. 12 pages. Novello and Co Ltd. #NOV280762. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.