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for SATB (with divisions) unaccompaniedThis is an arrangement of the well-known tune from Piae Cantiones known as the carol 'Personent hodie'. To this Carter has fitted entirely new words full of Easter joy, and arranged the vocal lines to be easy, effective, and stately. It is majestic and works particularly well as a processional.
This work investigates the musical arrangement of the traditional 'Personent hodie' tune to create a new, accessible choral piece for Easter celebrations. Andrew Carter, a composer known for his choral works, utilizes the historical 'Piae Cantiones' melody as a foundation for this composition. He introduces original lyrics centered on Easter themes while structuring the vocal lines to ensure they remain accessible for SATB choirs. The arrangement focuses on achieving a majestic, stately quality suitable for liturgical or concert use.
What You Will Find
Choral directors frequently identify this piece as a reliable and effective choice for Easter services due to its stately character and manageable vocal demands. Experts note that the arrangement successfully balances traditional melodic recognition with fresh lyrical content for modern performance contexts.
Page Count:
4
Publication Date:
2002-09-05
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193505061
ISBN-13:
9780193505063
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