Hodie Christus Natus Est - New Composition
  • TCJ
    Posts: 966
    Several years ago I was tinkering with trying out polyphonic ideas. I ended up writing part of an Alleluia and since I liked what I had, I decided to add on to it with the intention of composing a motet that my choir can sing. It turned into something they can't sing (at least not at this point), but I thought I'd post it here if anyone is interested in trying it or providing useful feedback.
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  • M. Jackson Osborn
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    This is beautiful, beautifully written, and most evocative of the joys of the Christmastide.
    I could be sitting in King's College hearing it waft about the vaulted spaces.
    Send it to Edmund Murray, choirmaster and organist at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham.
    He might be interested to do it.
    Thanked by 1TCJ
  • TCJ
    Posts: 966
    Thanks for the compliments. It's my first attempt at polyphonic motet, so it's very encouraging to get such praise. If someone does use it, It'd be great to hear a recording so I can actually hear what it sounds like (outside of digital sound and my head).

    If I send it to him, am I supposed to say you told me to?

    Thanks again.
  • TCJ
    Posts: 966
    Bumping in case anyone is interested in giving this a go. My own choir isn't able to sing it yet.
  • achoyce91
    Posts: 167
    I enjoyed listening and reading the piece! This is probably my favorite part about being a member of the CMAA. Some things I noticed: there should be a double-bar line before the modulation into G and D and ALL parts should show the key signature; organize the melodic motives more predictably so the ear can remember the material with ease (Bach's opening chorus to his Christmas Oratorio is a FABULOUS example of this); that's it! God bless you and your sacred music endeavors!
    - Alex
  • TCJ
    Posts: 966
    Thanks for the proofreading. I think I fixed one of those things you mentioned after I posted this, but I definitely didn't catch the missing key signature in the lower voices. I'll update it later.
    Thanked by 1achoyce91
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