A truly inspired melody rises like a prayer in this new treatment of a treasured hymn text. A heartfelt petition for enlightenment, the anthem is profound in its message, yet approachable in its musical difficulty. A canon-like dialogue is established as the work unfolds, punctuated by thicker four-part writing throughout. A more through-composed B section offers contrast and a chance for division in the sopranos, lending an ethereal moment, before giving way to a deeply sincere and quiet ending.
Open My Eyes [HL:35031213]
Shawnee Press
$2.10
- UPC:
- 888680641146
- Composer:
- Clara H. Scott/Sara R. Nussel/arr. Douglas Nolan
- EAN:
- 9781495073496
- ISBN:
- 1495073491
- Instrumentation:
- SATB
- Minimum Order Quantity:
- 5
- Pages:
- 8
- UPC:
- 888680641146
- Format:
- Octavo. SATB
- Subtitle:
- Shawnee Sacred
- Original Currency:
- USD
- Vendor:
- Hal Leonard