I Heard the Voice of Jesus

J. Michael Joncas

Text Author: Horatius Bonar

© 1990 GIA.

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Vocal Forces: SATB, Assembly

Accompaniment: Organ

Guitar: Yes

Separate Instruments: Oboe, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass

Tune Name: Finglaswest

Series: Choral

Difficulty Level: E

Description:

The beloved text is given a beautiful musical setting in standard hymn fashion: A unison verse, followed by a 4-part choral verse, ending with a unison verse featuring a soprano and/or tenor descant. The opening verse can be sung by a pair of soloists in a conversational way; the descant might prove effective with only a single voice, emphasizing the first-personsingular nature of the text.

Instrument parts are optional. 

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Liturgical: Lent 3 A, Lent 4 A, OT 14 A

Rites: RCIA / Christian Initiation, Scrutinies

Topical: Comfort, Healing, Trust

Scored for: Mixed Ensemble, Strings, Woodwinds

Style: Traditional

Number of Pages: 8

Format: Octavo

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