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Product Description for SATB and organ or pianoThis Easter carol is based on J. M. Neale's translation of the Latin Piae Cantiones and occupies a captivatingly exotic soundworld. Sheehan's setting is in strophic form, with a texture that builds from verse to verse and with varying harmonizations, culminating in a dramatic cadence. About the Author Composer Benedict Sheehan has been called 'a rising star' (Orthodox Arts Journal). He is director of music at St. Tikhon's Seminary and Monastery in Pennsylvania, artistic director of the Saint Tikhon Choir, and CEO and Founder of the Artefact Institute, a collective of 'culture creators'. His works have been performed by Skylark Vocal Ensemble, Cappella Romana, the Saint Tikhon Choir, and many others.