O Breath of Life: New Music for PENTECOST Monday, April 01, 2024
recommended by Jennifer F., Sacred Choral Music Specialist
O Breath of Life arr. Howard Helvey, SATB with organ
Howard Helvey has joined the lovely French tune BERGERS, usually associated with Christmas, with Elizabeth Ann Porter Head’s prayer to the Holy Spirit and provided us with a beautiful anthem suitable for the themes of Pentecost or revival.
Come, Holy Spirit, I Pray by Lloyd Larson, SATB with piano
Lloyd Larson takes us to the heart of Pentecost in this new gospel song written for SATB choirs. Its original lyric, a prayer to be filled and guided by the Holy Spirit, is set to an uplifting tune in 9/8. The idiomatic piano accompaniment is a joy to play and the choral parts showcase Larson’s gift for four-part writing, with gently contrapuntal moments as the music heads toward a beautiful fortissimo section in its final measures.
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About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 20 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church, and sings in the First Church Choir and rings with the First Church Ringers at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio. When not singing or ringing, Jennifer can be found doing conformation and other competitive sports with her three standard long haired dachshunds, Fanny, Frenchie, and Lukas.