"Hosanna" from "The Covenant" cantata by C. Stephen Murray

Palm Sunday, 4-05-09, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Gainesville, TX. http://www2.nortexinfo.net/StPaul/
At the Wicks pipe organ is composer, choral master and organist Steve Murray. Our small choir has 2 voices in each of the 4 parts. Steve helps out wherever needed. ;) .......
Writes composer Steve Murray about "Hosanna" - "This movement is a story. After the crowd's exuberant proclamation, the horns herald Jesus' entrance to Jerusalem . With prescience of the coming crucifixion, Jesus laments over his people. Hushed during his speech, they stir as he moves slowly through the crowd (the Ah section). Notice the horn's triumphal entry music once again. Majestically, they sing to their all-too-temporary king. The audience is asked to join at this point as part of the throng. This near idyllic scene is abruptly interrupted by uncontainably joyful elements of the crowd."
For more of his music, check out Steve's music website - http://cstephenmurray.com/music/index.htm

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