Chorus of Psalms

Various Psalms from NIV Bible.

NEW! Chorus of Psalms is a five movement work for chorus and orchestra based on a number of Psalms from the NIV Bible.  It is about the journey toward understanding what role God has to play in our lives; from knowledge to seeking; seeking to understanding; understanding to accepting; accepting to surrendering.   While this journey is never complete in life, this work attempts to speculate what that final revelation of truth might be like... When one discovers what it means to fully surrender their life to Christ.

I. Baritone Solo and Chorus: Psalm 42 - As the deer pants for streams of water

II. Chorus: Psalm 23 - The LORD is my shepherd    

III. Chorus: Psalm 69 - Save me, O God     

IV. Soprano and Alto: Psalm 61 - Hear my cry, O God    

V. Chorus: Psalms 95, 100, & 117 - Come let us sing for joy to the LORD

2 Flutes (Piccolo - Flute 1)
2 Oboes
2 Clarinets in Bb
2 Bassoons

4 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in C
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba

4 Timpani

2 Crash Cymbals
Bass Drum

Baritone Solo

Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass

Violins I, II
Violas
Cellos
Basses

Chorus of Psalms takes on a Brahms style orchestration in terms of instrumentation, moving into areas of more distinctly contemporary sound as the piece progresses.  This approach to composition allows for a very accessible piece with just the right balance between the traditional and the contemporary.  Audiences everywhere will be moved by this sonic portrayal of a journey toward faith.

Difficulty: Advanced/Professional

Approx. 32 minutes in length

Number of Pages: 316 total pages (score and parts)

Original Print Sizes: SCORE: 8.5 x 14; PARTS: 8.5 x 11

Optional organ accompaniment coming soon.

Movements may be purchased individually.

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