Original music by Elizabeth Curtis. SATB unaccompanied.
Short, suitable as an Introit: F major, 5/4 for 6 bars of brisk “Alleluia” starting with basses, adding sopranos, then altos and tenors. Slower move to 4/4 for 10 more bars
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Two Prayers from Durham Cathedral
Original music by Elizabeth Curtis. SATB unaccompanied.
St Cuthbert, the Shepherd.
Adagio, D minor, staggered start, through-composed. A few bars include 2nd alto and 2nd soprano. Gently expressive but builds to a climax at the end on “Amen.”
Performed by: Linden Singers, Cantare
Open our eyes, Lord
Andante, D minor. Through-composed. Soprano line to top A. Some lines SA or TB only. Section of chant for TB near the end, leading to quiet “Amen”.
Performed by: Napier Civic Choir, Linden Singers, Cant
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Descending Dove
Original music by Elizabeth Curtis.
Words by Lynley Young.
Atmospheric, stable in Bethlehem, the dove hears the new-born cry and remembers bringing a sprig of green as a sign of peace and now God’s promise is renewed. Hymn-like in parts, some unison passages. A minor, moving to A major on “renewed”. Three tempo changes.
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Spring Heeled Jack
Original music by Elizabeth Curtis.
Words by James K Baxter (with permission).
Bouncy 6/8 rhythm, some 2/4, an intro with altos singing on “p’ng”, the sound of the spring in the boots. Each verse he jumps higher till he goes to the moon and never comes back.