Psalm 22 : Antiphon and Verse Setting for Good Friday : by Koerber
  • francis
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    I composed this back in 2012 and never performed it. I think someone on this forum did however. I am upgrading it and posting it to my website and performing it on Good Friday with my schola.

    The verses are coming next in a couple of hours or so, then the link to get it from my website.

    Sorry I am so late on this... busy time of year, as you well know.

    It can be performed with a simple 8' flute and coupled to the pedal with a 16' flute, or it can be sung SATB a cappella or with organ. The verses are for the cantor(s).


    See and Hear the Antiphon
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  • Spriggo
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    We've used this for the last three years, and it's beautiful.
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  • francis
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    Ah, yes... Spriggo. I couldn't remember who it was that used it. Thanks for letting me know.
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  • ryandryand
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    I like this. Too late to teach my amateur choristers though. Repost in early Lent next year. ;-)
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  • francis
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    it will be permanently available on MyOpus.com once I upload it. I only ask for a very minor fee... $1 per chorister, or a 5$ minimum for downloading and using for unlimited times in a single parish.

    http://www.myopus.com/catalogue
  • francis
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    I have broken my own rules and composed something in English. Eventually I suspect it will be abrogated.
  • melofluentmelofluent
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    once I upload it.

    I don't see it yet available. Final Triduum rehearsal Weds. evening.
  • francis
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    Sorry Melo. I got in the bog... upload in a few mins.
  • francis
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    I am offering this for free since I am using a text that is copyrighted. Let me know how it goes or if anything needs adjusting.

    Download Score

    Note: A mistake has been spotted. In Tone B of the verses, measure 4, the second half note in the alto voice should be a middle C (not a D above middle C) UPDATE: fixed this in the pdf.

    General performance note: Use an 8' flute or a principal if it is not too overwhelming. Notes that are the same from beat to beat are usually tied (although not shown that way in the score). This can be a good practice in accompanying chant. If SATB singing is applied for the Antiphon, simply "sing" the accompaniment respectively.

    Here is a version of the antiphon that helps in singing the SATB.
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  • francis
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    anyone do this? I did for first time.
  • CCoozeCCooze
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    At first I was wondering why someone would sing psalm 22 on Good Friday - then I realized you are actually referring to psalm 21.
  • Spriggo
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    anyone do this?


    Yes, we did it again. It was lovely.
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