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The Angels' Song: SATB Divisi a cappella

This carol sets the final three verses of Sara Teasdales light-hearted retelling of the nativity story, in which a host of angels arrive at the stable, and herald the birth with their joyful song. This piece is characterised by a buoyant “Alleluia” motif, lifted staccato notes, and by the lively rhythm which is constantly alternating between 7/8 and compound time. Each verse ends with a sequential refrain beginning in the upper voices in a nod to the structure of traditional Christmas carols. The ending of the carol, using silence and repetition, is intended to bring the last line of poetry to life in a humorous way!

Details

Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Publisher Code: M060150135
Credits: Lucy Walker, text: Sara Teasdale
Medium: Octavo
Pages: 12
Length: .00 in.
Width: .00 in.
Series: Boosey & Hawkes Sacred Choral
Format: SATB divisi a cappella
ISBN: 1835680054
Voicing: SATB a cappella