A haunting, minor melody is passed through the choir in this fugal treatment of an expressive psalm text. What begins as artful simplicity develops into lush polyphony. "By the waters of Babylon, we sat down and wept."
By the Waters (SAB)
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Catalog No.
038081487410
Editor review
1 review
By the Waters (SAB)
Overall rating
5.0
Choral Integrity
5.0
Textual Quality
5.0
Teachability
5.0
Audience Response
5.0
This anthem, set in a minor key, uses a haunting melody, an engaging layering of parts, and strong transitions. This piece works for a choir with a free, lyric tone, and will be appealing to both youth and adults.
The Bottom Line
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A nicely written piece in a minor key, well-adapted for SAB
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