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  • seantunney August 7
    Posts: 12
    Im looking for an accesible “Te Deum” for my choir, nothing overly complicated but also impressive. I’m open to any style/era. My constrains are: no more than 4 parts (very occasional divisi acceptable) and no higher than an F for sopranos. Thanks in advance.
  • GerardH August 7
    Posts: 380
    What language?
  • OMagnumMysterium August 7
    Posts: 89
    I'm a huge fan of the "Solemn Tone" as given in the Graduale Romanum.

    I find it impressive, and although there are a few spots that are a little tricky at first, it's certainly not too complicated. Only one part, and it can be transposed to whatever range is comfortable.
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  • Chaswjd August 7
    Posts: 234
    If you have a large organ, this is impressive:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDqL6pjpjY

    If you don't and want solely a SATB piece, I think that this is lovely:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xgfIM6ZdYI
  • Richard MixRichard Mix August 8
    Posts: 2,716
    I've been wanting to get around to John Ireland, but Liszt's S. 27 is the go-to in Latin, or for alternatim, Victoria.
    Thanked by 1Nisi
  • GerardH August 8
    Posts: 380
    Te Deum in C minor (Charles Wood) has only a single soprano G
  • ServiamScores August 8
    Posts: 2,623
    Richard, I recently discovered the delights of John Ireland and Eric Theilman’s organ works. Some of Ireland’s works are positively charming.
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