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Psalm 130 for cTcTTTBBBBB Choir: TTBB Choral Octavo

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Psalm 130 for cTcTTTBBBBB Choir: TTBB Choral Octavo

Psalm 130 for cTcTTTBBBBB Choir: TTBB Choral Octavo

By Eriks Ešenvalds

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Series: Musica Baltica
Publisher: Musica Baltica
Page Count: 12
ISBN10: 0-697-96440-X
ISBN13: 979-0-697-96440-2
UPC: 9790697964402
SKU: 98-MB1919

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About the Composer: Eriks Ešenvalds

Eriks Ešenvalds is a Latvian composer whose choral works have become central to contemporary sacred music repertoire. His compositions draw on the rich vocal traditions of the Baltic region while engaging with spiritual texts in ways that feel both intimate and architecturally sophisticated.

Ešenvalds has established himself as a major voice in contemporary choral composition, with works performed internationally by professional and collegiate ensembles. His music combines accessible harmonic language with intricate counterpoint and textural layering, making his pieces rewarding for both accomplished singers and developing choirs.

Why we love this

Ešenvalds brings uncommon vocal sophistication to psalm texts without demanding extended technique or unusual notation. The flexible voicing (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB) lets you use this score across multiple seasons as your ensemble grows, and the spiritual weight of the music justifies the rehearsal investment.

What to expect

The music unfolds with contemplative calm, drawing power from textural density and harmonic richness rather than dramatic gesture. Ešenvalds creates an atmosphere of reverent introspection, with moments of swelling intensity that feel earned and inevitable.

Who it's for

This octavo suits established male choruses and lower-voice ensembles seeking substantial repertoire with liturgical or concert viability. Colleges with strong men's choral programs and professional chamber choirs will find this a natural fit for spiritual or thematic programming.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the inner parts with intention; Ešenvalds often nests melodic material in second tenor or baritone lines that can disappear if the top voices dominate.
  • Attend to breath points marked in the score and allow space for silence between phrases to let the harmonic language resonate.
  • Shape dynamic arcs across complete sections rather than moving by individual measures; this larger phrasing reveals the architecture of the work.
  • Work the lower voices as a unit in rehearsal to establish a stable harmonic foundation before layering upper lines.

How to use it

This works as a centerpiece for sacred music concerts or as a counterpoint to works from other traditions in thematic programs exploring penitence, prayer, or spiritual longing. The 12-page length makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without overwhelming a concert's scope.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading divisi and flexible voicing across multiple choir sections
  • Blending and balancing inner harmonic voices
  • Sustaining long phrases with control and dynamic shape
  • Understanding contemporary approaches to psalm texts and spiritual music
  • Collaborative ensemble singing across a range of male vocal tessitura

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