Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1311441 Composed by Jane Borthwick, Jean Sibelius, and Katharina von Schlegel. Arranged by Gabriel Lawson. Chamber,Religious,Sacred. 13 pages. Gabriel Lawson #900446. Published by Gabriel Lawson (A0.1311441). “Be Still, My Soul†is a beautifully comforting and beloved poem written by Katharina von Schlegel in 1752. Translated by Jane Borthwick in 1855, this comforting and hope inspiring hymn is set to the tune Finlandia, composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899. The tune first appeared in Sibelius' tone poem, Finlandia, Op. 26, and the poem and tune were first brought together in 1927 by David Evans.For four-part SATB Mixed Chorus (occasional alto and soprano divisi) with piano accompaniment.This arrangement opens with a comforting combination of major and lydian chords. Each verse represents a slight variation of harmony and text painting. The sopranos have the melody in the first two verses and sing of hope and guidance (key of E-flat Major). The key moves down a half step and the altos take on the heartfelt melody for verse three (key of D Major). Finally, the key changes once more (key of A-flat Major) for a joyful celebration, and the fourth verse ends with a unison tonic pitch as the piano brings back the major/lydian idea.Difficulty 5/10.Soprano Db4-Ab5.Alto G3-B4.Tenor Eb3-G4.Bass F2-Eb4.
