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for unaccompanied upper voices A three-part (briefly four-part) setting of a medieval prayer to Corpus Christi and suitable as a communion anthem at other times. The anthem starts with the traditional plainchant melody, which continues to underpin the rest of the music.
This work provides a contemporary choral arrangement of the medieval O sacrum convivium prayer, specifically optimized for unaccompanied upper voices. Don Michael Dicie utilizes traditional plainchant as the foundational structural element for this composition. The score is designed to function as a liturgical anthem, particularly for Corpus Christi or general communion services, balancing historical melodic roots with modern vocal part-writing.
What You Will Find
Choral directors and musicologists view this setting as a practical resource for church choirs seeking accessible yet historically informed repertoire. The score is noted for its clear notation and effective use of vocal textures suitable for upper-voice ensembles.
Page Count:
6
Publication Date:
1998-12-03
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-10:
0193861763
ISBN-13:
9780193861763
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