Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.882280 Arranged by A. Douglas Biggs. Christian,Christmas,Contemporary,Sacred. Octavo. 9 pages. Adrian D Biggs #6620065. Published by Adrian D Biggs (A0.882280). This arrangement of Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming takes a fresh look at the beloved 16th century Marian hymn. The familiar melody is now restructured into the gently asymmetrical 3+2+2 rhythm of a 7/8 meter. The music flows out, with that slight asymmetry giving an attractive lilt to the well-known tune. As with the rhythmic structure, the harmony is also reconsidered. Sonorities from related tonalities appear, providing new colors to enhance the well-known theme. The choral parts are attractive and singable, with a little alto divisi and each part having a turn at the melody. Suitable for an intermediate to intermediate/advanced choir. Since this is a digital realization, a Youtube link is provided to allow for view of the lyric along with music playback.
