Voicing: SATB a cappella (with SSAATTBB split)
Composer: Mark A. Miller
Text: Latin prayer
Mark Miller's beautiful setting of "Dona Nobis Pacem" is a pleading prayer for peace. The delicate melody begins in a solo voice. The full chorus enters, the piece gradually building over suspended chords and swelling dynamics. The work gently comes to a close, featuring a haunting soprano counter-melody. Advanced choirs will enjoy the SSAATTBB splits, filling out the a cappella sound.