A Canticle of Blessing - for SSAA, Violin, and Tibetan Singing Bowls/Handbells/Chimes, Ephraim Bay Publishing: EBP - ACOB1VLN $2.50
A Canticle of Blessing - for SSAA, Piano, and Tibetan Singing Bowls/Handbells/Chimes, Ephraim Bay Publishing: EBP - ACOB2PNO (available after April 1, 2016) $2.50
A Canticle of Blessing
(Text: St. Therese di Lisieux)
SSA Choir, Flute, Piano
Duration: TBA
Commissioned By: Partners in Praise Girls Chorus, and Julia Fahey, Artistic Director.
It is alternatively set for piano and bells as well (available after April 1, 2016).
This work for women's voices premiered in December, 2015, and dramatically sets the beautiful and empowering text from St. Therese di Lisieux. Opening with the singing bowls and choral alleluias, the connection with timelessness is immediately established, and the listener can imagine the life of this young nun, who lived at the end of the 19th century (1873-1897) in France. Musically, antiphonal or processional possibilities abound with this beginning. As the text unfolds, each statement lyrically builds upon the previous one, moving to the dance-like setting of the last three lines. The solo violin both supports and presents expository material, and the singing bowls played using two different techniques, add a universal, meditative and spiritual presence.
Text: May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. St. Therese di Lisieux
(Text: St. Therese di Lisieux)
SSA Choir, Flute, Piano
Duration: TBA
Commissioned By: Partners in Praise Girls Chorus, and Julia Fahey, Artistic Director.
It is alternatively set for piano and bells as well (available after April 1, 2016).
This work for women's voices premiered in December, 2015, and dramatically sets the beautiful and empowering text from St. Therese di Lisieux. Opening with the singing bowls and choral alleluias, the connection with timelessness is immediately established, and the listener can imagine the life of this young nun, who lived at the end of the 19th century (1873-1897) in France. Musically, antiphonal or processional possibilities abound with this beginning. As the text unfolds, each statement lyrically builds upon the previous one, moving to the dance-like setting of the last three lines. The solo violin both supports and presents expository material, and the singing bowls played using two different techniques, add a universal, meditative and spiritual presence.
Text: May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. St. Therese di Lisieux