Agnus Dei: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo

Name: Agnus Dei: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 12-0571571883
Price: 3.50 USD
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Based on A Little Prayer by Dame Evelyn Glennie

Arr. Adam Fergler

Item: 12-0571571883

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Based on Dame Evelyn Glennie's ever-popular A Little Prayer, this choral setting of the Agnus Dei text is ideal for mixed-voiced choirs seeking fresh repertoire. A perfect choice for Christmas and Easter concerts and services throughout the year.

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Series: Faber Edition: Choral Signature Series

Publisher: Faber Music

ISBN10: 0-571-57188-3

ISBN13: 978-0-571-57188-8

UPC: 9780571571888

SKU: 12-0571571883

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About the Composer: Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie is a Scottish percussionist and composer who has redefined what it means to be a musician with a hearing impairment. She was the first full-time solo percussionist in any major orchestra, spending years with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra while establishing an international solo career. Her work as a composer draws on her distinctive musical voice, combining accessible melodic writing with the sensitivity she brings to all her artistic endeavors.

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Why we love this

Glennie's gift for crafting genuinely moving melodies shines through Adam Fergler's arrangement. The a cappella texture keeps the focus on the pure beauty of the harmonic writing without demanding complex instrumental support, making it approachable for many choir programs while remaining sophisticated enough to hold singers' interest through repeat performances.

What to expect

This setting radiates quiet dignity and genuine tenderness. The harmony carries a contemporary warmth that respects the solemnity of the Agnus Dei text while remaining approachable and emotionally direct, making it as moving in an intimate chapel setting as in a larger concert hall.

Who it's for

Mixed-voice choirs that want fresh sacred repertoire without complex arranging challenges. It works equally well in educational settings where singers benefit from clear harmonic writing and in experienced choirs looking for meaningful liturgical music that sits comfortably for most vocal ranges.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the phrase lines with careful attention to text underlay; Glennie's melodic contours often suggest natural breath points that may not align with traditional hymn phrasing.
Balance the harmonic layers so that the soprano line remains audible without excessive volume; the supporting voices create warmth through blending, not weight.
Treat the a cappella texture as an opportunity to shape dynamics with the entire ensemble rather than relying on instrumental accompaniment to carry momentum through softer passages.
Explore the emotional space between verses; silence and rests are as expressive as the sung material in sacred choral work.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for Easter or Christmas concerts, or incorporate it into liturgical worship where its a cappella format requires no accompaniment coordination. Its modest technical demands also make it valuable for building ensemble cohesion earlier in the concert season.