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SATB unaccompanied

SATB with piano reduction

A new piece for Candlemas, retelling the story of the Presentation in the Temple, retold from the point of view of the prophetess Anna.

For SATB choir with some brief divisi to SSAATTBB at the start. Mostly tonal, recommended for stronger church choirs but could be learnt by ear if necessary. Practice tracks can be provided by the composer if required. A choral score and a score with piano reduction are both available.

Music by Chris Hutchings, words by Euan Tait. Premiered by St Andrew's Church Choir Denver, conducted by Tim Krueger.

Anna, surprised: Anna consumed by song, prophet who had not seen how wing-sweep and strange the holy is, the Divine a baby given, presented like any little child; Anna, sharpened by laughter and rough-edge awareness, surprised, swept up in Simeon’s reckless ecstasy, that this Child was the end, the final wisp of the smoke of all his prayers, the light to lighten the human heart and God’s final yes to his life, yes, you may now depart, run to your wild-water Amen.

Words: rights reserved, used by permission of Euan Tait - euantait.com/

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