Early intermediate SKU: GI.G-8439
Liturgical Music for Choir and Assembly. Composed by Jan Michael Joncas. Sacred. Collection. GIA Publications #8439. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8439). UPC: 785147843931. English.
With songs that paint both stately majesty and pastoral elegance, God of All Beginnings is a collection of exceptional liturgical music from Michael Joncas. “A Time of Jubilee†and the title track “Praise the God of All Beginnings†have all the dignity and grandeur necessary for a solemn procession while the sweet tenderness of “Holy Mary, Full of Grace†provides a wonderful alternative to your usual Marian repertoire. “The Goodness of the Lord: Psalm 89 for the Chrism Mass†possesses rich harmonic texture, and the lush orchestration of “Sacred This Banquet,†illuminates this glorious Kwatera communion text. Practical ranges, singable melodies, and superior choral writing make this collection extremely versatile. There is something in this collection for every choir and congregation.  Contents: Christ Be Near at Either Hand • Like a Bird That Spreads Her Wings • Praise the God of All Beginnings • A Time of Jubilee • Canticle of the Three Young Men • Canticle of Mary • The Goodness of the Lord • Holy Mary, Full of Grace • O Source of All in Time and Space • We Must Glory in the Cross • Sacred This Banquet, Holy Our Feast • The Earth Is Turning Toward the Sun .
