Composed By: Randal Alan Bass
Voicing: SATB
Instrumentation: For Mixed Chorus with Piano or Organ or Accompaniment
This composition was written for the New York Pops Orchestra in 1990 and has subsequently been extensively programmed by professional and non-professional musical ensembles in varied performance venues. It is a rhythmic yet lyrical setting of the liturgical Latin text which has been used with much success on both Holiday and general-purpose programs. This work was originally scored for SATB chorus and large orchestra: WWs in 3s, no organ required. No soloists. Instrumentation:Brass Ensemble: 2 hn, 2 tpt, 2 tbn, tuba, 2 perc, organ (Perc: triangle, timp, susp cymb, snare drum, chimes or bells, wind chimes, tambourine) *Organ part for both Brass versions are the same.Full orchestra: 3(1.2.pic) 3(1.2.Eh) 3(1.2.Bcl) 3(1.2.Cbsn) - 4331 - T+3, Harp, Strings Reduced orchestra: 2(1/pic.2) 1 2 1 - 2220 - T+1, Harp, Strings