Suo-gān (Rest in me)

ISBN 10: 0193869896 ISBN 13: 9780193869899

Publisher: Oxford University Press Music, 2009

Synopsis

for SATB, 3 flutes (alto flute optional), harp, and strings and piano
A lullaby for mixed choir with text written by David Warner. The story of the new text depicts someone at the end of life who is asking to be lead into eternal life. The altos carry the melody and text of this hymn while the remaining voices accompany them on "oo."
Orchestral material is available on rental.

About this title

About the Author:

Mack Wilberg is the Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He was appointed Music Director in March 2008, having served as Associate Music Director since May 1999. He is a former professor of music at Brigham Young University, where he received his bachelors degree; his masters and doctoral degrees are from the University of Southern California. In addition to his conducting responsibilities he is active as apianist, choral clinician, composer, arranger, and guest conductor throughout the United States and abroad. In addition to the many compositions he has written for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, his works have been performed by artists such as Renee Fleming, Frederica von Stade, Bryn Terfel, The Kings Singers, and narrators Walter Cronkite and Claire Bloom. Wilbergs arrangements and compositions are performed and recorded all over the world. With their grandeur, energy, and craftsmanship, they inspire performers and audiences everywhere.

Review:

The harmonies are as lush as the melody will permit, and the effect very pleasing. * The Journal of the Assocation of Anglican Musicians, May 2009 *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Music
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0193869896
• ISBN 13: 9780193869899
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 8