SKU | 50-1152* |
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Complimentary Downloads | Congregation Part |
Composer/Arranger | Chepponis, James J. |
Voicing & Instruments | SATB and Keyboard, with opt. Congregation |
Series | Parish Choral Series |
Difficulty | Moderately Easy |
Text Language | English |
Special Services/Occasions | Lessons and Carols |
Liturgical Year | Advent, Christmas, Feast of the Holy Family |
Catholic Lectionary | Advent 4C, Holy Family C, Immaculate Conception C, Holy Family A, Advent 4A, Immaculate Conception A, Solemnity of Mary A, Solemnity of Mary C, Assumption of Mary C |
Publisher | MorningStar Music Publishers |
Recording Credits | Recorded by The Singers, under the direction of Matthew Culloton, Minneapolis, MN. Recording Engineer: David Trembley, Soundmaster Productions. |
This hymn-anthem tells the astounding story of the God who is revered by all of creation- earth, sea, and sky- choosing Mary to be the mother of the Savior. The mixed meters employed for the 6th-century poetry are anything but jarring, and the middle stanza is set to different music with a medieval feel that accentuates the repetition of the word "blest" to describe Mary's destiny. A delightful but substantial anthem useful for Marian feasts as well as Christmastide. The keyboard part works well on both organ and piano. Congregational participation is welcome but not required; reprint material is included.