
SSAATTBB choir and well-tuned water glasses

SSAATTBB choir and well-tuned water glasses

For Mixed Choir, Chimes, and Water-tuned Glasses

Soprano Solo with mixed chorus SSAATTBB

I believe in the sun even when it's not shining
I believe in love even when I feel it not
I believe in God even when He is silent.
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text – hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich harmonic texture from the fresh compositional voice of Kim André Arnesen.
“The text was found written on a wall at a concentration camp after World War II. Imagining what that person went through makes the words so powerful. As I read them, it was a Credo – when everything is dark and difficult in life you might wonder where God is, or if God is there at all. This is about keepign faith in God, love, and hope. I think of the sun as a metaphor ofr home.“Even without think of metaphors, the text has a deep meaning. Even if people take away your freedom, your friends, the people you love – they cannont take God away from you.”
– Kim André Arnesen

A treasured Advent hymn is reborn in this haunting new setting. Scored for choir and piano with optional cello part. The integrity and strength of the text is beautifully developed, moving steadily to its compelling conclusion.
Also Available:
SATB

Here is an easy and lovely contemporary vocal setting of In This Very Room. An ideal worship service opener, this song creates a feeling of unity as believers meet together.
Also Available:
SATB •
SAB •
SSA •
TTBB
SSAATTBB (a cappella)
Accompaniment CD for SATB and SAB settings
Accompaniment CD for SSA setting

Canadian composer Eleanor Daly is widely known in America and has published works through a number of houses. As is always the case, her works are well-crafted, elegant and true to the text. This is no exception. There are numerous settings of this text available.Distinctive to this arrangement is the variety of textures, the colorful harmonic language, the soprano solo and simple counterpoint. Try it for your lessons and carols.
Composer David Bone sets this familiar spiritual for advanced choirs. Try it for your spring or holiday concerts!
Duration – 00:02:00.
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This is the second of “Three American Folk Hymns”.