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Tota pulchra es, Maria

- Timothy Flynn

 


PDF Sample

Use: Marian
Required Resources: SATB choir
Language: Latin

The traditional Latin text for this motet is the Alleluia proper for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The structure is in four parts:

  1. Tota pulchra es, Maria.
    You are totally pure, Mary.
  2. Macula originalis non est in te.
    The stain of original sin is not within you.
  3. Tu gloria Jerusalem, tu lætitia Israel, tu advocata peccatorum, O Maria.
    You are the glory of Jerusalem, you are the joy of Israel; you are the advocate for sinners, O Mary.
  4. Tota pulchra es, Maria.
    You are totally pure, Mary.

A consistent rhythm and some harmonic repetition unifies sections 1, 2 and 4, making the piece easy to learn. Section 3 is set to a flowing unison chant melody.

This solid, reverent motet has excellent part writing, and will earn a treasured spot in your SATB choir's repertoire for years to come!


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Order #: 5161
Price: $1.25




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- Choral Music
- Marian
- SATB Choir
- a cappella


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