Remember, O Lord: SATB, <i>a cappella</i> Choral Octavo

$3.99 USD

Remember, O Lord: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo

Remember, O Lord: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo

Name: Remember, O Lord: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 12-0571523110
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Jonathan Harvey

Item: 12-0571523110

$3.99

Shipped

One moment…

Remember, O Lord was written to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Harvey's dark and sonorous tone creates an intense and majestic atmosphere. This piece was written as a contemporary equivalent to Howells' Behold O God Our Defender written for the coronation fifty years earlier.

Remember, O Lord: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.

Request This Title

Tell us you want it.

Start Your Free Trial

Explore everything that's ready to play right now.

No sample audio found.

No sample videos found.

Series: Faber Edition: Faber New Choral Works

Publisher: Faber Music

ISBN10: 0-571-52311-0

ISBN13: 978-0-571-52311-5

UPC: 9780571523115

SKU: 12-0571523110

More about this title

About the Composer: Jonathan Harvey

Jonathan Harvey (1939-2012) was a British composer whose work ranged from orchestral and chamber music to electronic and vocal works. He held teaching positions at universities including Southampton and Stanford, and his compositions earned him recognition as a major voice in late 20th-century classical music. Harvey's writing for voices was marked by textural sophistication and spiritual depth, often exploring the intersection of traditional harmonic language and contemporary sonic exploration.

Show moreShow less

Why we love this

Harvey's setting stands as a significant modern choral work that meets a real ceremonial and liturgical need without retreating into pastiche. The piece demands singers who can sustain long lines and navigate harmonic language that feels both rooted and contemporary, giving advanced choirs a chance to engage with genuinely important 20th-century sacred writing.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with gravitas and restraint, creating space through texture rather than volume. Dark harmonic colors and extended vocal lines evoke reverence and contemplation, building an atmosphere of quiet intensity that feels both ceremonial and introspective.

Who it's for

This octavo serves advanced SATB choirs with strong sight-reading skills and the ability to sustain concentration through dissonant harmonic language. It works well for choirs singing at cathedral services, concert programs, or ceremonial occasions where a contemporary work of serious musical substance is appropriate.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the longer phrases by identifying breath points that allow the text to unfold naturally rather than breaking every few measures; this sustains the majestic atmosphere Harvey intended.
Attend closely to dynamic control in the a cappella texture; without instrumental support, even subtle shifts in tone and volume become prominent, so mark your scores with specific dynamic targets for each section.
Balance the blend across all four parts consistently, since dissonant harmonies can feel unmoored if any voice lacks security or projects too aggressively.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert or service exploring sacred music across centuries, pairing it with earlier coronation music or contemporary settings of similar texts. It also works as a concert opener that establishes a serious, reflective tone for what follows.

Skills your students will build

Reading contemporary harmonic language and dissonance
Sustaining long vocal lines without instrumental support
Blending complex four-part textures with secure intonation
Interpreting text through dynamic control in a cappella writing