Lux Aeterna

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LUX AETERNA for Chorus (S.A.T.B.), Cello, and Piano

BRAXTON BLAKE

BRAXTON

BLAKE MUSIC

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LUX AETERNA was composed for the Northside Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This work is also available in a version for SAB chorus.

BRAXTON

BLAKE MUSIC http://braxtonblake.com 1508 Longshore Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105 braxtonblakemusic@gmail.com

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LUX AETERNA

PHOTOCOPYING

for Chorus (S.A.T.B.), Cello, and Piano

PROHIBITED

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–Sept. 14, 2001

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