Requiem
for Chorus, Soprano Solo, Chamber Orchestra & Organ
by Dale Ramsey
Mr. Ramsey’s Requiem sets the traditional Latin mass for the dead. It is intended to be a liturgical work, but is also at home in a sacred concert setting. The music stands in the traditions of Duruflé and Fauré, but is different from both. Two performances prove it to be within reach of non-professional, church choirs, making it a good choice for community and/or college groups as well. Response has been very positive from both listeners and performers alike.
Professionally prepared performance materials are available from the composer, including rehearsal tracks on CDs for each vocal part, conductor’s score and instrumental parts. Please inquire through [email protected].
SKU: DRY-017
Categories: Choral Music, Mixed Voices, Orchestra
Instrumentation: Choral
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| Season or Event: | Holy Week |
| Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Descriptive Tags: | Liturgical text, Worship |
| Instrumentation: | Orchestra, Organ |
| Language: | Latin |
| Sacred or Secular: | Sacred |
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