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Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation / Voices Raised to You We Offer

Henry Purcell

Text Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.

Arranger: Kevin Vogt

Secondary Text © 1997, Arr. © 2012 GIA.

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Item #: G-6587    

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Vocal Forces: SATB, Assembly

Accompaniment: Organ

Separate Instruments: Trumpet I in B-flat, Trumpet I in C, Trumpet II in B-flat, Trumpet II in C, Trombone I, Trombone II

Tune Name: Westminster abbey

Text Source: Primary: Angularis fundamentum, ca. 11th c., tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–1866, alt.; Secondary: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923–2007

Series: Calvin Inst

Difficulty Level: E/M

Description:

This is a wonderfully festive setting of a text and tune that can find multiple uses throughout the liturgical year. The organ and brass writing lend splendor to the piece, making it a fitting choice for services that celebrate the church in all its glory. The alternate text provided in the score honors and celebrates music as a true vehicle of praise and honor to Christ, the eternal song of love.

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Rites: 1. Dedication of a Church

Topical: 1. Anniversary, Church, Jesus Christ, Petition, 2. Praise, Thanksgiving

Scored for: Brass

Style: Traditional

Ensemble/Orchestration: Quartet

Number of Pages: 12

Language: English

Format: Octavo