Come Nourish Me: SATB Choral Octavo

Lantz understands the rehearsal room because he lives in it. This setting draws singers into genuinely singable lines and allows the spiritual intent to emerge without requiring a specialized choir or extensive rehearsal time. The text invites personal devotion from each vocalist, making this a piece that feels as rewarding to prepare as it is to perform.

The piece unfolds with quiet reverence and intimate vulnerability. There is space for reflection in the writing, inviting singers and listeners into a moment of genuine spiritual stillness.

High school and college choirs seeking sacred repertoire that honors tradition without demanding extensive vocal expertise. This works equally well for volunteer church choirs and competitive select ensembles.

• Balance the four voices so the soprano line sings through without forcing; inner voices support rather than compete
• Allow breath marks to breathe, resisting the urge to push through phrase endings mechanically
• Shape the text naturally as though the singers are speaking and singing in prayer, not reading notation

Anchor a sacred or interfaith concert with this as a centerpiece, or pair it with other devotional works for a quiet moment in a longer program. Its seven pages fit neatly into a concert program between larger works, offering a chance to reset the room's attention.

• Sustaining legit tone without vibrato or forcing
• Phrase shaping and breath control in a cappella or accompanied writing
• Blending four-part harmony with clear but unforced individual lines
• Text expressivity in sacred music contexts