GIA Publications - A Prayer Before Sleep

A Prayer Before Sleep - SSA Octavo

Cooman, Carson

Text Author: Alexander Archibald Carmichael

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Item #: SBMP1174 Status: Available

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Vocal Forces: SSA

Accompaniment: flute

Instrumental parts included: Flute

Difficulty Level: D

Description:

Set to a Gaelic prayer translated into English, the flute plays the protagonist, dramatically opening the piece with a slow but flourishing melody, suggesting that this sleep may indeed be special. The choir is chant-like in their response to this opening as they implore “I am placing my soul and my body On thy sanctuary this night.” Sophisticated treble choirs won’t want to miss this most unusual piece.

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Scored for: Woodwind

Number of Pages: 4

Format: Octavo