Communion Service in D
for SATB chorus & organ/piano
This setting of the Anglican communion/mass service – Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei – is simple and tuneful. The writing is in the tradition of the great English composers of the 20th century. The Gloria is available as a separate anthem through Swirly. It can be performed as a general-purpose anthem or during the Christmas season.
SKU: ROC-007
Categories: Choral Music, Mixed Voices
| Descriptive Tags: | American, Benediction, Blessing, Celebratory, Christian, Liturgical text, Praise |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Duration: | 5-10 Minutes |
| Instrumentation: | Organ, Piano |
| Language: | English |
| Season or Event: | Blessing, Christmas, Communion, Divine Liturgy, Mass |
| Voicing: | SATB |
$2.50
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