Ave Maris Stella for SATB

AdteBeateJoseph3

Pax! A setting of the Vespers hymn Ave Maris Stella. I chose to keep the parts in closed score format since there is not much counterpoint. the structure is simple with verses 1,2,6, and 7 having identical music while verses 3,4,5 provide a contrasting section. I hope this may be of use!

liampmcdonough

Gorgeous and very accessible! The 3rd verse is particularly beautiful text painting. I found myself bound up in the wandering harmonies, initially puzzled--but now I think they suit the theme, as the ocean can be mysterious and wandering.

I did find the last measure a little trite, I think it is the mi-re-do motif in the soprano, which seems basic after the wandering melody that precedes it. My inner ear wanted a more floating resolution with the soprano on the 3rd or the 5th.

AdteBeateJoseph3

Thanks for the feedback! Yes, that last measure is what you described; going back to revise it!

AdteBeateJoseph3

Changed the soprano to end on the D instead of the mi-re-do.

Abbysmum

I also found the 3rd verse particularly beautiful. There are some very beautiful passages with lots of rich texture.

AdteBeateJoseph3

Posting some piano parts for those who want it. I've separated the top two voices (soprano and alto) from the lower two.

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