Psallite Domino (Charles H. Giffen)

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CPDL #26187:   

Editor: Charles H. Giffen (submitted 2012-05-16).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 124 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: The MP3 sound file gives the Antiphon with first ending (before verses), the two-part Psalm tone, then repeats the Antiphon with the final ending. Music copyright by the composer for CPDL, may be freely copied, distributed, performed, or recorded. Please inform the composer of any performances or recordings of this work.

Transposed edition

CPDL #26366:   

Editor: Charles H. Giffen (submitted 2012-05-31).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 122 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: ATB transposition, down a perfect fifth from the original SSA composition. Music copyright by the composer for CPDL, music may be freely copied, distributed, performed, or recorded. Please inform the composer of any performances or recordings of this work.

General Information

Title: Psallite Domino
Composer: Charles H. Giffen

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: SSA

Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 2012

Description: Communion Antiphon and Psalm verses for Ascension. The Antiphon is for SSA voices with the mezzo-soprano part carrying the proper Gregorian chant. The Psalm verses are for two voices (SA). The work is dedicated to Susan C. Carroll in memory of her son Thomas (d. April 19, 2006).

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Original text and translations

Latin text Antiphon: Psallite Domino, qui ascendit super caelos caelorum, ad Orientem. Alleluia.

English translation Antiphon: Sing ye to God, who mounteth above the heaven of heavens, to the east. Alleluia.