Trees (1992)

CJHWL 24

( Upon a tree the sin of man )

Hoh, Christopher J. (born in 1959) [ USA ]

Text by Dudley-Smith, Timothy (born in 1926) [Great Britain ; England]
Edition
Published by Hohmade Music [USA] , 1994 ; in Nine Anthems for SAB Choir Accompanied (87 p.)
Ref. : HMM 11C3006  (6 p.)
Type of material: Choral score
 
Description
Text in: English
Epoque: 20th century  (1990-2000)
Genre-Style-Form: Sacred ; Anthem
Mood of the piece: chromatism ; sombre
Type of Choir: SAB  (3 mixed voices )
Instrumentation: Organ  (1 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Organ (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): B
Tonality: F minor
Duration: 3.0 min.
Liturgical Use: Passion ; Good Friday
Source of text: Lift Every Heart, 1984
Comment(s): Intriguing meditation on Eden and the Cross, with modulating harmonies.  Rather flexible in interpretation, this piece is effective whether performed boldly or quietly.