Ave verum Corpus
by Thomas Juneau
Divisi - Sheet Music

SATB choir (divisi) unaccompanied - Intermediate

SKU: EC.8165

Composed by Thomas Juneau. Advanced/Collegiate. 21st Century, Communion. Octavo. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #8165. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8165).

ISBN 600313481659. UPC: 600313481659. Latin.

"This setting of Ave verum Corpus illustrates a modern yet straightforward combination of two primary textures. The work opens and closes in a dramatic setting of the two most prayerful lines of the text. The interior of the piece is set in a more traditional imitative style in which time is taken between phrases to better elicit the meaning of the text.

I chose to set this text because, as a conductor, I feel that advanced choirs are constantly looking for a setting of Ave verum Corpus which will offer their ensemble a rewarding challenge. In recording with the JVA, I saw that while this piece does have challenges for an advanced chorus, the harmonic coloring and imitative writing appeal to the musical inclinations of an educated singer.

I also believe that this text conveys a huge sense of tradition, especially in the settings by Byrd and Mozart. By using this text, I am seeking to continue this tradition in a modern idiom." -Thomas Juneau

Duration: 3:00.