Marques L. A. Garrett – The Savior’s Birth | Score Video

Описание: Follow the score for Marques L. A. Garrett’s The Savior’s Birth, a carol for SATB a cappella choir which fuses a jubilee spiritual with Latin text.

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About the Music:
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied
This carol for a cappella choir juxtaposes Latin text with a jubilee spiritual celebrating the Magi who saw the star to lead them to the newborn child. The natural rhythmic energy is amplified by syncopations added as the song progresses. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6. Versions for SSAA and TTBB choirs are also available.

About the Composer:
Marques L. A. Garrett is an established conductor, educator, and composer whose works have been performed to acclaim by high school all-state, collegiate, and professional choirs, including Seraphic Fire and the Oakwood University Aeolians. Awarded a PhD in Music Education (Choral Conducting) from Florida State University, Dr. Garrett is currently an Assistant Professor of Music in Choral Activities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He also serves as artistic director and conductor of the Omaha Symphonic Chorus and as founding artistic director and conductor of the Nebraska Festival Singers.

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Music: Marques L. A. Garrett’s The Savior’s Birth, performed by London Voices

Ben Parry, conductor

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