Cast in eight movements, this major work draws on texts that examine the many facets of death, the pain of transitions, and the hope and joy of a better place. Designed to be accessible for the choir looking to prepare a larger work within the constraints of limited rehearsal time, this work provides conservative ranges and straightforward rhythms that allow time to craft a more artistic performance. A complete backing track and individual rehearsal tracks for the vocal parts are also available to download.
#Do not stand at my grave and weep full#
The full score and set of parts for the jazz accompaniment are available on sale and hire. The seven-piece jazz accompaniment which is presented in the vocal score as a piano reduction for rehearsal only completes the ensemble. The vocal soloist is given plenty of expressive freedom singing both with the choir and independently to achieve the characteristic jazz-soulstyle. While some sections are reflective Todd also makes full use of his understanding of energetic jazz and gospel. The structure highlights different points in the Passion story beginning with a new setting of 'Greater love has no man' and including an evocative Stabat Mater a movement focusing on the seven last words of Christ and a setting of 'Were you there when they crucified my Lord''. Passion Music continues the fusion of jazz and choral music so successfully blended in Will Todd's Mass in Blue.
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