Choir Sacred (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed) - Grade 2 - Digital Download
SKU: JX.00-20925
Based upon an 18th century American canon. Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Philip Kern. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Jubilate Archive Edition. Classical; Holy Week; Lent; Sacred; Spring. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-20925. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-20925).
English. Psalm 22, Psalm 31, Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 26:36-75, Mark 14:33-36, Luke 22:39-62, John 11:28-44, Hebrews 5:5-11.
One of the most well-known of the early American canons, originally appeared in the New England Psalm Singer. It was written in 1770 by William Billings, a self-taught singing-school teacher and composer who served as choir leader at Old South Church in Boston. In this edition by Philip Kern, the vocal setting retains the simple drama of the original, compellingly underscored by the newly-composed keyboard accompaniment. This outstanding arrangement is appropriate for both school and church choirs and may be performed by mixed or treble voices.