Vox Clamantis, de las Muelas
  • Adam WoodAdam Wood
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    http://www.solovoces.com/e107_files/downloads/sv204.pdf

    A voice cries out in the desert: prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

    (The PDF has two other motets, in addition to "Vox Clamantis.")

    Whenever anyone asks for easy polyphony or a good Advent piece, this gets recommended. It is three-part, fairly short, mostly homo-rhythmic.

    My little choir did it this morning. I recommend it, and am writing this post so that next time someone is searching, they'll see it outside of just one long list of other things. It's definitely a good choice for smaller choirs and those just starting to explore polyphony and Renaissance material.
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  • SamuelDorlaque
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    I second the recommendation, Adam. We did the "Vox clamantis" after the Offertory chant for Advent II, and did the "Erunt signa" last week (especially appropriate for Advent I (Year C), since it's from the Gospel of Luke).
  • CHGiffenCHGiffen
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    The Giaches de Wert motet of the same title is somewhat more difficult, but an inspired composition, too.
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