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In spiritu humilitatis

- Calvert Shenk
 

Use: General (Offertory)
Required Resources: SATB choir
Language: Latin

Calvert Shenk, Organist and Director of Music at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, has an affinity for setting Latin texts in a most effective way. This prayer from the Tridentine Mass was recited by the priest during the Offertory, after the water was placed in the chalice. The text translates:

With a spirit of humility and with a contrite heart, let us be received by Thee, O Lord; and let our sacrifice in Thy sight this day be such as pleaseth Thee, O Lord God.

This a cappella motet is in strict ABA form. The A section begins homophonically and at the words, "suscipiamur a te" a polyphonic treatment ensues. The B section uses Gregorian psalm tone V, first with unison men, then in a harmonic, faux bourdon phrase with the psalm tone in the tenor voice.

The consonant but slightly chromatic harmonies, as well as the very comfortable ranges (e.g. tenor E-flat to E-flat) make this motet a potential favorite for both the choir and the congregation.


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Order #: 5117
Price: $1.50




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- Choral Music
- Ordinary Time
- SATB Choir
- a cappella
- Latin


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