Pacem: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Lee Dengler
Item: 35-PK00386230
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Uses: Concert, General, Peace Sunday
Scripture: Proverbs 16:7; Colossians 3:15; Hebrews 12:14; James 3:18
The familiar Latin text "Dona Nobis Pacem" is set here with great beauty. This is a timeless piece so appropriate for the here and now. Lee Dengler's exquisite vocal lines and masterful choral texturing combine to make this classic prayer an anthem of thoughtful contemplation and soothing assurance. The violin obbligato adds beauty and delicacy to this lovely composition, and we are pleased to now offer a full orchestration and new SAB and TTBB voicings.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00386230
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About the Composer: Lee Dengler
Lee Dengler has built a reputation as a composer who understands the voice and the human need for music that speaks directly to the soul. His gift for vocal writing is evident across his catalog, where each line serves both the text and the singers who perform it.
Why we love this
Dengler's approach to this ancient prayer transforms a familiar text into something that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary. The violin obbligato floats above the choir with genuine musical purpose rather than ornamental flourish, and the new voicings (SAB and TTBB alongside the original) mean you can program this across multiple seasons and ensemble configurations without feeling repetitive.
What to expect
The piece settles into you like a moment of genuine quiet in a loud world. Dengler's harmonies are accessible yet thoughtful, never saccharine, and the violin creates a shimmer of beauty that suggests peace as something tangible rather than abstract.
Who it's for
This works for concert choirs seeking sacred repertoire with real textural sophistication, as well as choirs looking for Peace Sunday or interfaith programming that speaks across traditions. The multiple voicings mean high school through university ensembles can find appropriate versions, and church choirs will recognize its liturgical weight.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the violin line so it sits slightly above the choir but never overwhelms the text. The obbligato should feel like a meditation rather than a spotlight.
- Shape the harmonic progressions with gentle dynamic movement. Let the music breathe rather than holding static volumes throughout.
- Give soloists (if any are featured) space to connect emotionally with the prayer without oversinging the moment.
How to use it
This pairs beautifully as either a concert opener that centers the audience in reflection or a closing piece that sends listeners out with purpose. It also serves special services well, particularly those focused on peace, reconciliation, or prayer. The orchestration makes it feel substantial enough to anchor a program while remaining intimate.
Skills your students will build
- Blending sustained vowels across parts while maintaining line independence
- Performing Latin text with clarity and appropriate phrasing
- Listening to and balancing with a solo instrumental line
- Interpreting dynamic and expressive markings to shape contemplative material