God Be in My Head
(1993)
... Original TTBB version commissioned by The Singing Statesmen of the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, Conductor ...
Edition
Ref. :
SDG 93-105
(8 p.)
Type of material:
Full score
Description
Text in:
English
Epoque:
20th century
(1990-2000)
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred
Mood of the piece:
change of beat ; pleading ; prayerful
Type of Choir:
SSAA (4 women voices )
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
4
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
C
Tonality:
modal
Duration:
3.5 min.
Liturgical Use:
General ; Lent ; Wedding ; Funeral service ; Benediction
Source of text:
Sarum Primer (1545)
Comment(s):
God Be In My Head was commissioned by Gary Schwartzhoff and the Singing Statesmen at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. It is structured around original chant-like melodic fragments which are hinted at in the optional ?celebrant? solo at the start o