Today Is Born Our Savior
A Psalm for Mass at Midnight
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SAB choir, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, trumpet in B-flat - Beginning
SKU: GI.G-5920
A Psalm for Mass at Midnight. Composed by Francis Patrick O'brien. Christmas Night. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #5920. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-5920).UPC: 785147592006. English. Text Source: Psalm 96:1–3, 11–13, ref.: Lectionary for Mass, vv. adapt. Francis Patrick O'Brien. Scripture: Psalm 96:1–3, 11–13.
The refrain for this exuberant responsorial psalm for Christmas Eve is based on a French carol with newly composed verses for SAB choir in a festive role of “cantor.” Optional parts for flute, trumpet, and descant on the refrain give the psalm an acclamatory feel on this most special of nights giving “Glory to God.” SAB.