ERE’S A PIECE you might want to sing this Sunday. It uses a simple SATB refrain with a truly great hymn tune (COELITES PLAUDANT). The verses come from an Easter poem found in many ancient manuscripts; this one, for example.
Unison singing is mixed with polyphony (and I would recommend having your men & women alternate on the verses):
* * PDF Download • Vita Sanctorum with Refrain
Here’s an EQUAL VOICES rehearsal video:
Rehearsal videos for each singer:
SOPRANO: YouTube
ALTO: YouTube
TENOR: YouTube
BASS: YouTube
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