St. Patrick's Shield or Breastplate .- Deer's Cry (2003)

( Christ with me )

... For Ed Brodnicki from his loving wife,Judith ...

Berkey, Jackson (born in 1942) [ USA ]

Text by Saint Patrick (387-461) [Ireland] (450)
Edition
Published by SDG Press [USA] , 2003
Ref. : SDG 03-103  (28 p.)
Type of material: Choral score
 
Description
Text in: English
Epoque: 21st century  (2001-2010)
Genre-Style-Form: Sacred
Mood of the piece: triumphant
Type of Choir: SSAATTBB  (8 mixed voices )
Soloist(s): Soprano (1) OR Alto (1)  (1 soloist(s))
Instrumentation: Instrumental ensemble  (2 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Piano (1) ; Bells or Chimes (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): B
Tonality: B flat tonal center
Duration: 8.0 min.
Liturgical Use: General ; Missions
Origin: USA
Source of text: 5th century
Comment(s): Setting of St. Patrick's Shield or Breastplate;also known historically as Deer's Cry. The text speaks to the continuing presence of Christ and His salvation throughout our modern world.