O Adonai

for SATB choir, a cappella

by Sanford Dole

A metrical presentation of the Gregorian chant antiphon harmonised with jazz-inspired chords.

SKU: SDE-011 Categories: Choral Music, Mixed Voices Instrumentation: Choral

Duration:	1-5 Minutes
Language:	English
Voicing:	SATB

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