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Songs of Prophecy
8. Come to Me

a composition for satb choir and solo cello (string quartet and handbells optional) by Robert Train Adams
masterlist : choral: Songs of Prophecy

Duration

2'50"

Description

Text: Matthew XI: 28, 29; Isaiah XL: 5
Meter: 4/4
Tempo: q=60
Form: A A’ A’' coda

 

A

 

 

A'

 

 

A''

 

 

coda

measure

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6

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34

38-41

strings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b'

solo cello

a

a

b

a

a

b

a

a

b

b'

handbells

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d

choir

a

a

b

a

a

b'

c

a

b

b'

key scheme

Dmaj

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Instrumentation: Solo cello and choir (largely 3-voice texture); tutti in coda
Comment: We return to the quiet of the beginning movement, but now with hope and light rather than fear and darkness. This movement contains elements of prophecy, promise and prayer. As we leave the exalted atmosphere of “Glory to God,” and enter the everyday world, we can still be at rest. Just as the cello never leaves the choir, so God never leaves us.

Score Excerpt

Page 1 (jpg)

Sound File

mp3

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