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for SATB chorus, a cappella

Notes

Psalm 130: For with the LORD Is Kindness is a short work for SATB chorus in English. It was written for the pilgrimage to Italy of the combined church choirs of St Joan of Arc (Toledo) and St Aloysius (Bowling Green). Because the pilgrimage took place during Lent in 2008, the directors requested a setting of one of the typical Lenten psalms. This piece has challenging moments, but should be approachable for most moderate church choirs after several rehearsals.

Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Revised Psalms © 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Performances

Preview—17 February 2008 at 2 p.m.
Pilgrimage Preview Concert
St Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Toledo, Ohio
Combined choirs of St Joan of Arc and St Aloysius, Jean McLaughlin and Ann Corrigan, directors

Preview—17 February 2008 at 5 p.m.
Pilgrimage Preview Concert
St Aloysius Catholic Church
Bowling Green, Ohio
Combined choirs of St Joan of Arc and St Aloysius, Jean McLaughlin and Ann Corrigan, directors

Premiere—5 March 2008 at 8 p.m.
Choir Concert
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church
Rome, Italy
Combined choirs of St Joan of Arc and St Aloysius, Jean McLaughlin and Ann Corrigan, directors