Sacred This Banquet, Holy Our Feast
by Jan Michael Joncas
4-Part - Sheet Music

SATB choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, organ accompaniment, 2 C instruments, B-flat clarinet, horn in f, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, bass, harp - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-8449

Composed by Jan Michael Joncas. Choral. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #8449. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8449).

UPC: 785147844907. English. Text by Michael Kwatera, OSB.

This wonderful hymn for Eucharist was crafted with an eye toward the specific needs of the Communion processional. Both the tempo marking and strict rhythm move the piece along with stately grace, while the memorable refrain makes it possible to process and sing without the aid of a hymnal. The text consists almost entirely of images inviting contemplation of the mystery of the Holy Eucharist. While orchestral and choral elaboration is available, the composition can also be sung unison, with the assembly on the refrain and a cantor singing the verses.