The Harmony of Heaven and Earth
a three-movement work for SATB choir, piano and handbells
- Duration 16'
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commissioned by Marquette Choral Society, Michigan, Dr Floyd Slotterback, conductor, in honor of his 40 years of teaching
the movements can be performed in sequence, or as separate items - they are:
I – To God ye choir above
words by Philip Skelton (1707–1787)
set for SATB and piano (handbells tacet)
duration 8' 15"
II – Let us with a gladsome mind
words by John Milton (1608–1674)
set for SATB and handbells (piano tacet)
duration 3' 30"
III – We sing to Him
Nathaniel Ingelo (1620/21–1683)
set for SATB and piano and handbells
duration 3' 45"
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The three movements begin with these words...
I - To God, ye choir above, begin / A hymn so loud and strong / That all the universe may hear / And join the grateful song...
II - Let us, with a gladsome mind / Praise the Lord, for He is kind / For His mercies aye endure / Ever faithful, ever sure...
III - We sing to Him whose wisdom formed the ear / Our songs let Him who gave us voices, hear / We joy in God who is the spring of mirth / Who loves the harmony of heaven and earth...