O'Regan THE ECSTASIES ABOVE arr Moreira

THE ECSTASIES ABOVE (2006) for SATB chorus, double-SATB soloists and string orchestra arranged by Daniel Moreira

Full Score

NOVELLO

The Ecstasies Above Duration 18’ Instrumentation Chorus (SATB) Solo (SATB+SATB) String orchestra (min.: 4.4.4.4.2) Note from the composer The Ecstasies Above, commissioned from the Robert Baker Commissioning Fund for Sacred Music by Yale Institute of Sacred Music, was premièred by Yale Schola Cantorum under the direction of Simon Carrington on 4 March 2007 in Woolsey Hall, Yale University.

The minimum number of singers required is 16 (two each per chorus part, together with the solo voices); however, a larger number for the main chorus (16-32 voices, for example) is more suitable. The string quartet and the two solo vocal quartets should be placed in front of the chorus. The vocal quartets should be spatially separated from each other.

Tarik O’Regan New York, August 2006 Note from the arranger S.P. N. S.T.

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This arrangement employs divisi to a considerable degree. For convenience, each part with the exception of double-basses is divided into four subparts (desks) and these subparts are referred to by their numbers on the score and parts. In the event of an odd number of players, the lower-numbered parts should be favoured.

In a few occasions, the subparts have still an inner divisi. In these cases, if there are enough instrumentalists, the divisi should naturally be followed, but if not, the upper line is to be played and the lower line omitted.

Daniel Moreira

The string parts are available on hire from the publisher.

The original setting for the same vocal forces and string quartet is available for sale (score: NOV200497; parts: NOV200497-01).

The vocal score is common to both versions (NOV200508).

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