| Product Number | 8554* |
|---|---|
| Composer/Arranger | Walker, Gwyneth |
| Voicing & Instruments | SATB Chorus and Piano |
| Difficulty | Moderately Easy |
| Text Language | English |
| Topics (Sacred) | Faith |
| Popular Choral Searches | Female Composer, Spirituals |
| Liturgical Year | Triduum/Three Days |
| Catholic Lectionary | Passion/Palm Sunday C, Good Friday A |
| Common Lectionary | Good Friday B, Good Friday A |
| Publisher | E. C. Schirmer Music Company |
| Recording Credits | Recorded by The Singers, under the direction of Matthew Culloton, Minneapolis, MN. Recording Engineer: David Trembley, Soundmaster Productions. |
This new arrangement for SATB chorus and piano focuses on the inherent drama of the text. Each verse expresses a different reaction to its question about the crucifixion. The piano accompaniment, which plays a featured role in this music, varies with the mood of the lyrics—from simple chordal support at the beginning, to harsh rhythms (“nailed him to the cross”), to rapid “sunburst” patterns (“the sun refused to shine”), to sorrowful descending lines (“laid him in the tomb”). The choral expression is articulated in similar manner to the accompaniment. Duration: 4:30
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