Benedictus
Sheet Music

SATB choir and organ/piano

SKU: SY.MTN-030

Composed by Mark Templeton. Choral. Choral score. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Swirly Music (SY.MTN-030).

8.5" x 11" inches.

The text of the "Benedictus" is taken from the final two phrases of the Sanctus, the fourth section of the Ordinary of the Mass. Composers have often set it independently from the Sanctus. This setting was originally composed for Selina Midkiff and the Appalachian Children's Chorus in Charleston, West Virginia. The original consisted of only the two soprano parts from Choir 1 and Choir 2. I decided to compose alto, tenor, and bass parts for the first two sections, creating a double choir effect for the final section. Although it is scored for double choir one will find the individual parts easily accessible for any church, school, or community choir. The accompaniment can be played by organ, piano or string quartet.