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This Is the Record of John
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This Is the Record of John by Orlando Gibbons 3-Part - Sheet Music

By Orlando Gibbons
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This Is the Record of John by Orlando Gibbons 3-Part - Sheet Music
SAB choir, organ, violin

SKU: C5.7110

Composed by Orlando Gibbons. Arranged by David Domet. Text: Saint John 1:19-23. Renaissance treasure. Advent. Octavo. CanticaNOVA Publications #7110. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.7110).

The original verse anthem, telling the story of Saint John the Baptist, was written by Orlando Gibbons in (1583-1625) for countertenor alternating with full SAATB chorus. David Domet has arranged this for 2-part mixed choir (occasionally 3-pt), bass soloist, violin and organ, making it much more practical for the church choir. The arrangement is faithful to the music of the original, and retains the distinctive alternation between soloist and chorus that defines a verse anthem. The text dialogue comes from the Gospel of John [Jn 1:19-23]. The story is told by the soloist, with the chorus echoing some of the dialogue for emphasis. Ideal for the second or third Sunday of Advent, the anthem is also useful for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, particularly when it falls on a Sunday.

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