THE BEATITUDES for SATB Choir a Capella by Richard St. Clair Sheet Music for SATB Choir at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Artist Richard St. Clair

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Richard St. Clair

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 21

Arrangement SATB Choir

Publisher Richard St. Clair

Level 3

Product ID 1036024

Genre Sacred A Cappella Praise & Worship

Instruments Choir

Product Description

This 7-minute unaccompanied motet for SATB choir sets the first ten verses of the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 5, sung in Latin. A translation is provided in the score. The general style is simple choral counterpoint, completely tonal and full of deep feeling. The text "Beati..." (Blessed are they) is always set with rising octaves in points of imitation reminiscent of 16th century vocal style. The final or 8th beatitude breaks open into doubled bass part, with secondary dominant harmonies bringing the motet to a stirring close.

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