Praise Be to You

Tony Alonso

Text Author: St. Francis of Assisi, Tony Alonso

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Vocal Forces: SAB, Cantor, Solo, Assembly

Accompaniment: Keyboard

Guitar: Yes

Separate Instruments: C Instrument, B-flat Instrument, Cello, Guitar

Text Source: Based on Canticle of the Creatures, Francis of Assisi, 1181–1226

Series: Celebration

Difficulty Level: E/M

Description:

The words of St. Francis of Assisi have come into even greater prominence under the papacy of Pope Francis. Tony Alonso’s setting of Canticle of the Creatures highlights Francis’ call for the care and respect of all creation. A short refrain punctuates the litanic nature of the verses, allowing the assembly to add their voice to this chorus of praise.

For cantors or soloists and C or B-flat instrument.

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Topical: Creation, Praise

Scored for: Mixed Ensemble

Number of Pages: 20

Language: English

Format: Octavo

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