Shadows Gather, Deep and Cold
Tenebrae
1995, GIA Publications, Inc.; 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.
Item #: G-5141 Status: Available
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Vocal Forces: SATB
Accompaniment: Keyboard
Separate Instruments: C Instrument
Series: Choral
Difficulty Level: E
Description:
A hymn subtitled “Tenebrae” addresses Christ, who is about to face beatings, thorns, and nails. It asks Jesus to teach us how to pray, “Not my will but yours be done.” The music is characterized by moving eighths in the piano, minor tonality, and varied use of the SATB forces.
Categories: Choral/Vocal
Liturgical: Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday
Topical: Prayer
Scored for: Woodwinds
Style: Traditional
Number of Pages: 8
Format: Octavo
