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Fiat! And Word Made Flesh

- Ursula Ramjit

 


PDF Sample

Use: Marian, Advent, Christmas
Required Resources: Soloist or Unison Choir
Optional Resources: 3 handbells, organ
Language: English

Imagine a cloister … a solo voice … three tuned bells … a portative organ. Now you're ready for Fiat!

Ursula Ramjit created a meditation on the Incarnation; both the melody and lyrics are hers. The first of three strophes reads:

Fiat!
A maiden's shyly whispered word,
on angels' golden wingspans,
swiftly sped to heaven's inner sanctum,
wherein sat Our Lord
anxious to hear what Mary said.

This piece is very accessible — the vocal range is only one octave — and quite flexible. It can be sung by a solo voice, a cappella, transposing that octave range as comfortable. An understated organ accompaniment, mostly single long notes, fifths or octaves in treble clef, can optionally support the singer. There is also a simple handbell part (three bells) that may be added.

A beautifully blended unison treble choir could certainly sing the vocal part, to great effect. The medieval flavor, the modal style, the simple accompaniment, the mystic religious poetry — we could easily see Anonymous 4 singing this!


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Order #: 5236
Price: $1.25




Relevant
Categories


- Choral Music
- Marian
- Advent
- Christmas
- Unison Choir
- Cantor
- a cappella


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