Cantate: Three Latin Settings: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
1. Gloria Patri / 2. Ubi Caritas et Amor / 3. Cantate Domino
Music by Jerry Estes
Item: 00-PO-0003866
$2.95
Minimum order quantity: 20 copies
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Description
A dynamic trio of familiar Latin texts composed expressly for school choirs by Jerry Estes. It's intended to be performed as a group, but each piece can be performed alone, so it's an economical choice for choirs on a tight budget. The 3-Part Mixed edition has a limited men's range and is ideal for middle school and junior high choirs.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0003866
More about this title
About the Composer: Jerry Estes
Jerry Estes brings classroom experience directly into his compositional work. A vocal music teacher at Wydown Middle School where he teaches grades 6-8, Estes earned his B.M.E. in vocal emphasis from Southwest Baptist University and completed graduate study in music at Southern Illinois University. His work with MENC and ASCAP reflects his commitment to the choral education community.
Estes understands the real constraints and possibilities of school choirs because he lives them daily in the rehearsal room. His compositions are built on this foundation of practical knowledge about what middle and junior high students can achieve.
Why we love this
These three Latin settings arrive fully formed for the choir that needs them most. A single octavo purchase gives you three independent pieces that work beautifully as a triptych or stand alone in any concert, making this an unusually efficient choice for budget-conscious programs. The 3-Part Mixed voicing cuts through the typical accommodation issues at the middle school level while maintaining genuine harmonic interest.
What to expect
Each setting brings its own character to familiar Latin words, offering moments of reverence and liturgical dignity without demanding virtuosic performance. The three pieces together create a journey that feels coherent despite their independence, moving through different moods and textures.
Who it's for
Middle school and junior high choirs with limited male voice resources will find the SAB voicing accommodates their most common ensemble shape. These pieces work for choirs building confidence with sacred repertoire or seeking accessible Latin texts that feel substantial without overextending ranges or reading demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the text clear and unified across all three voice parts, especially in passages where syllables fall on different beats across the lines.
- Balance the SAB voicing so the altos don't disappear; their middle harmonic function is essential to the texture of these settings.
- Let the Latin pronunciation guide the phrasing; these texts have inherent rhythmic shapes that become more apparent when diction is precise.
How to use it
Program all three as a unified set during a concert's sacred section, or extract individual pieces to anchor different programs throughout the year. The modest page count and economical purchase price make these ideal for a spring concert focused on Latin texts or as contrasting material within a larger diverse program.
Skills your students will build
- Latin text pronunciation and clarity
- Singing in three-part mixed voicing with limited men's range
- Harmonic balance in SAB texture
- Interpretation of liturgical and sacred musical style
- Reading and performing settings of familiar Latin texts