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On Eagles' Wings: SS Choral Octavo

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On Eagles' Wings: SS Choral Octavo

On Eagles' Wings: SS Choral Octavo

By Alexander L'Estrange

Item: 12-0571532381
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On Eagles' Wings is a wonderfully uplifting piece and forms part of the newly created Faber Choral Signature Series. Words are taken from Deuteronomy, Isaiah and Psalm 40. The piece was conceived as a flexible anthem: the accompaniment may be taken by piano / electric bass as an alternative to a traditional organ accompaniment.

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Additional Details
Series: Faber Edition: Choral Signature Series
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN10: 0-571-53238-1
ISBN13: 978-0-571-53238-4
UPC: 9780571532384
SKU: 12-0571532381
Instrumentation: Organ

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About the Composer: Alexander L'Estrange

Alexander L'Estrange is a British composer whose work spans choral, orchestral, and chamber music contexts. His compositional voice combines accessibility with genuine musical substance, making his pieces equally at home in cathedral services, concert halls, and community music settings.

Why we love this

L'Estrange's setting captures the soaring quality of its scriptural text without demanding virtuosic writing from singers. The flexible accompaniment option (organ, piano, or electric bass) means you can program this piece confidently regardless of your rehearsal space or available accompanists, and the straightforward voicing frees singers to focus on genuine musicality rather than technical survival.

What to expect

Warm and transcendent, with an underlying sense of protection and strength. The piece unfolds with quiet confidence, building subtle momentum that feels organic rather than forced, creating space for singers to connect authentically with the text's themes of shelter and trust.

Who it's for

Choirs with developing singers seeking emotionally resonant repertoire that doesn't require extensive technical training. The flexible voicing works equally well for school choirs (high school and above) and community or church ensembles where attendance and ability may vary.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line with breath and phrase momentum rather than strict tempo adherence; the piece gains lift when singers follow the natural arc of the text.
  • Balance the lower voices carefully so they support without overwhelming the top line, especially important in the thinner-scored sections.
  • If using piano or electric bass instead of organ, ensure the accompanist understands the harmonic foundation so full voices don't thin the sound in the upper register.
  • Let the spiritual character emerge through deliberate ensemble vowel unification rather than pushed volume; this anthem communicates through clarity.

How to use it

Pair this as a centerpiece for a program exploring faith, hope, or resilience. Its modest technical demands and uplifting character make it ideal for spring or autumn concerts, or as the closing piece of a mixed repertoire program where you want to send the audience out with genuine encouragement rather than showiness.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and singing two-part and three-part harmony from open-score choral notation
  • Balancing melodic and supportive vocal lines within flexible voicings
  • Maintaining musicality and phrase shape at moderate tempos
  • Responding to liturgical and scriptural text with appropriate expression and restraint

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