O Grant Me Wisdom by Gary Penkala 4-Part - Sheet Music
By Gary Penkala
20168989
O Grant Me Wisdom
20168989
20168989
20168989
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SATB choir, a cappella
SKU: C5.5075
Composed by Gary Penkala. Text: Wis 9:4-6, 9. ABA-form motet for Graduations. General, Scholastic, Graduation, Baccalaureate. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.5075).This a cappella motet (introit) draws its text from the book of Wisdom 9:4-6, 9. With only a moderate level of difficulty in the choral parts, "O Grant Me Wisdom" attains an intriguing balance of counterpoint and homophony. The opening theme in the key of a minor is treated countrapuntally, leading to a brief middle section which alternates pairs of voices. The opening music returns in A Major and ends in solid chords on the text, "Wisdom, who knows what is pleasing in your sight, what is good in your commands, O Lord." This short motet is ideal for any academic Mass (Opening of the Scholastic Year, Graduation, Baccalaureate) or a general Mass in which the themes of wisdom and righteousness are explored.
