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O Sing unto the Lord (Psalm 96)

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Sarah Rimkus – O sing unto the Lord (2018) For upper voices (SSA) and organ, c. 3’ 00” Written to be sung at the Consecration and Enthronement of Canon Anne Dyer as Bishop of the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, March 1st 2018.

Psalm 96. Cantate Domino. O SING unto the LORD a new song; sing unto the LORD, all the whole earth. 2 Sing unto the LORD, and praise his Name; be telling of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his honour unto the heathen, and his wonders unto all peoples. 4 For the LORD is great, and cannot worthily be praised; he is more to be feared than all gods. 5 As for all the gods of the heathen, they are but idols; but it is the LORD that made the heavens. 6 Glory and worship are before him; power and honour are in his sanctuary. 7 Ascribe unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the peoples, ascribe unto the LORD worship and power. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world with out end. Amen.

Programme notes: This piece was written for the enthronement of Canon Anne Dyer, first female Bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church, as Bishop of the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It takes inspiration from the music of Orkney, particularly from fiddle traditions, which comprise a large part of the rich musical heritage of Orkney and the Northeast of Scotland. The music of Orkney and nearby Shetland is heavily Nordic influenced, and one of the most distinct features of Nordic-based fiddle traditions is their frequent use of different string tunings for different musical effects and possibilities. The chord progressions in this psalm setting are based on various tunings in Orcadian, Shetlandic and Nordic fiddle music. The vocal lines leap about a great deal in imitation of jumping from string to string, as well as producing a chant-like quality appropriate to a joyful psalm setting.

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SSA + Org.

for Andrew Morrisson and the Cathedral Choir of St. Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen

O sing unto the Lord

Sarah Rimkus

Psalm 96:1-7

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