Tantum Ergo with New Hymn Tune
  • Drake
    Posts: 233
    Good evening. I would like to share a hymn setting of Tantum Ergo that I composed. Both the tune and the harmonization are original. There is playback and a free PDF download of the composition at the link below.

    https://www.catholicliving.net/tantum-ergo/

    While working on it, I decided to name the tune SAINT GEMMA. Perhaps this setting could be of use to some of your choirs on occasion.
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  • MatthewRoth
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    It’s really nice. Our NYE Te Deum is approaching. I’m considering doing this so that it’s an appropriate choral piece without being as long as say Renaissance settings.
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  • CHGiffenCHGiffen
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    Michael, this is a splendid, incredibly reverent setting! SAINT GEMMA is a tune for the ages. Thank you so much for composing it and sharing it here.
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  • Drake
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    @CHGiffen, thank you so much for the glowing compliment about the setting and the tune. I truly appreciate all the encouragement you've given me for ... well, I guess it has actually been ten years since I began posting compositions on the forum. Your taking the time to listen and comment on my pieces has meant a lot to me.

    I am especially thankful for this particular feedback. Most of my compositions are polyphonic, so I'm less confident when writing a hymn. And in this case, I was really hoping it would turn out well.

    I would certainly love for SAINT GEMMA to become a "tune for the ages." If it does, may God be glorified. Thank you again, so much!
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  • Drake
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    @MatthewRoth, thank you for considering the piece for the new year's eve Te Deum! I'm very honored that you like it.
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