Easy Classical Anthems For EasterDate: March 7, 2010
I have a small Episcopalian choir of ten and I'm looking for some easy anthems for Easter Sunday. I have already decided that we will sing Mozart's "Laudate Dominum," but I would like some other classical suggestions that are of the same difficulty. Any help?
Thanks,
Wil Gonzales
on March 8, 2010 6:07am
Mary Magdalene - Brahms Three stanzas, same music. Not hard, but lots of room for subtlety of interpretation. Various editions. The old one we have is ECS No. 2230, in English. There's a Shaw translation/edition, or if you want just the German original, CPDL.
David McCormick
on March 8, 2010 11:58am
"Easter Anthem" by Billings: http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Easter_Anthem_(William_Billings)
on March 8, 2010 3:57pm
Vaughan Williams' "Antiphon" (Let All the World In Every Corner Sing) is not that difficult chorally, but you'll need a good accompanist. It's not necessarily 'classical' but "Christ Rising Again" by K. Lee Scott is not bad at all. I second the Billings recommendation.
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HOPSON
HOPE PUBLISHING COMPANY Publisher Description:
For SATB Choir, Congregation, and Organ with optional Brass Quartet. All parts are included in each choral octavo. This includes brass quartet (Trumpets 1 & 2 in B-flat and Trombones 1 & 2), plus Timpani (C and G). The alternate text, "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today," is also included.
(HH 3920)