Product Description
Although first associated with Psalm 134 in the Genevan Psalter a collection of metrical psalms created under the supervision of John Calvin for use by Reformed churches in the 16th century the Old Hundredth tune received its name from its association with a metrical setting of Psalm 100 by William Kethe (d. 1594), published in the Anglo-Genevan Psalter (1591). Kethes first stanza, based on Psalm 100, verses 1-2, reads:
All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice.
Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell;
Come ye before Him and rejoice.
Thus, the Old Hundredth is popularly titled, All People That on Earth Do Dwell. It is also well-known as the tune for the doxology, Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow. The tune is attributed to the French music theorist and composer Louis Bourgeois (c. 1510-1559), who contributed a number of tunes to the Genevan Psalter.
An ideal selection for any celebratory occasion, this festival accompaniment to the Old 100th begins with a brass fanfare and statement of the tune, leading into:
Verse 1: organ accompaniment (harmonization L. Bourgeois)
Verse 2: brass accompaniment (harmonization John Dowland)
Verse 3: organ accompaniment (harm. Bourgeois)
Verse 4: organ accompaniment (harm. Bourgeois) with trumpet countermelody
Interlude/modulation
Verse 5: organ accompaniment (alternate harmonization) with brass fanfares
Amen ending
Includes full score, parts for Bb trumpets 1-2, F horn, trombone, tuba, and organ, plus reproducible 5.5x8.5" bulletin insert for voices.
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