Wow, that sounds really good! How did you produce the mp3? It gives a really good impression how the piece could sound, other than the typical piano-midis.

Ok... WOW.

Tbh, I wasn't expecting that much because often arrangements shared on this forum are average / Gebrauchsmusik (feel free to lop mine in with that assessment) but this is truly a stunning composition. I think I might pitch this as an option for an ordination next year... It's not an easy piece, but it sure is beautiful. Again, I'm gobsmacked. I just love it.

Praise God.
Jacob Emmanuel Viola

Thanks all for the kind words. Please let me know if any of you find it useful for your own choirs!

Thank you, it is beautiful choral writing, and very singable. It kind of reminds me of Willan with the very long, stepwise and modal lines, each making complete sense.

I would critique the syllabification in a few spots, especially where the choir is singing three different vowels at the same time. I think the wordless mp3 hides some clashing you might not realize until you hear it in practicum. For instance, it holds together on the first page, and then the first problem area I see is in mm13-19. You might want to consider fudging the text or redistributing the inner voices a little for a more mellifluous sound here.

Thank you for this work! Do you have practice tracks? (pretty please)

For those who desire practice audio for Anima Christi

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