for SATB divisi chorus, cello or alto saxophone, and handbells

Latin text by The Venerable Bede

American Colleges & Universities Choral Series
Morning Star Music, 50-2685

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"After an emotive opening by the solo cello, the choir enters with rich chords against an original chant melody sung by a soloist. Handbells or handchimes then enter with random pitches that add to the mysterious and meditative nature of this piece. The choir takes the text, in time, and with a gentle lilt, with the cello adding elaborative phrases. A soprano descant soars above all for a rapturous climax on 'Alleluia' before the texture dissipates to a sublime ending."                                                ~ publisher's website

Commissioned by the Valley Chamber Chorale of Stillwater, Minnesota, Carol Carver, Artistic Director.

A finalist for the 2018-19 American Prize in Choral Composition.