Author Description
Rutter, John God be in my head Composer: Rutter, John Part/Version: Vocal score Forces or Category: SATB unaccompanied Details: for SATB unaccompanied Part of the John Rutter Anniversary Edition, this is a profoundly beautiful setting of one of the earliest English prayers, from the Sarum Primer of 1514. Duration: 2 mins 30 secs Publication Date: Aug 14 2014 BindingPaperback Trim Size:270x190 Number of pages:8
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work provides a musical setting for the 1514 Sarum Primer prayer, intended for performance by unaccompanied SATB choirs. John Rutter, a prominent composer and conductor in the choral tradition, utilizes his expertise in liturgical music to interpret this historical text. The score serves as a practical resource for vocal ensembles seeking to perform this specific arrangement within a concert or religious setting.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A complete vocal score for SATB unaccompanied voices
- A musical interpretation of a 16th-century English prayer
- Performance duration specifications of approximately two minutes and thirty seconds
Scope Limits
- This document does not include orchestral accompaniment or instrumental parts
- It does not provide historical analysis or theological commentary on the Sarum Primer
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and choral directors frequently identify Rutter's compositions as standard repertoire for church and concert choirs due to their accessible harmonic language. The score is widely regarded as a practical and effective arrangement for mixed-voice ensembles.
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
2014-08-14
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Music
ISBN-10:
0193405512
ISBN-13:
9780193405516
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