Integer Vitae
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This piece is recommended for
all-male groups. Directors are often hesitant to attempt a four-part piece
with early adolescent singers; however, when four
parts are available, directors are more likely to find a part that fits each
individual's voice, particularly if the group contains voices from several grade
levels (i.e. grades 6, 7, & 8 or 7, 8, & 9).
If you
haven't attempted four-part music with your all-male group, we encourage you
to give it a try. It will amaze you as to how the boys sound when
the singing parts fit their voical ranges.
Integer Vitae is an excellent piece
for beginning choral singers because of its homophonic texture, comfortable
ranges, and easy rhythm. There is an English text if your group
isn't up to the Latin.
Access the
Four-part Variable Voicing Chart to
determine the different voicings that are available to various age groups.
Music by Friederich F. Flemming
Latin Text by Quintas
Horatius Flaccus
English Text from the Berwick
Hymnal, 1886
Arranged by Michael F.
Johnstone
Four-part Variable Voicing
Acappella
Cambiata Press catalog
#M97562
This work is available in E-Print.
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