Ave
Verum
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This masterwork has been adapted for singing
groups containing changing voices. An attempt has been made to maintain
the authenticity of the work with only enough changes to conform to the range
and tessitura limitations of early adolescent singers. Ave Verum is
one of the best known choral works of Mozart. Preparation for performance
will allow directors to teach good breath control in singing the long lines and
the importance of legato singing. The slower tempo will help the singers
to administer purity of vowels for good blend and balance. It is best
accompanied by the pipe organ but certainly may be accompanied by piano in
non-liturgical and secular settings. It is rated medium-easy for early
adolescent choirs who are capable of singing four-parts.
The work may be sung easily by amateur church
choirs. This particular arrangement works beautifully for SSAB adult
voices.
Mozart wrote the work for his friend Anton
Stoll who was a church musician in the Baden Parish outside of Vienna. It was
composed to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi and dated June 17,
1791. The 14th century hymn-text, Ave verum corpus, is attributed
to Pope Innocent VI.
Access the
Four-part Variable Voicing Chart to
ascertain the different voicings that are available to various age groups.
Music by W. A. Mozart, 1791
Words by Pope Innocent VI
Arranged by J. B. Lyle
Four-part Variable Voicing
with Organ
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