The music of Charles O. Beck
14: Introits & Benedictions
This is a collection of choral introits and benedictions (7 of each), suitable for year-round use. Some are designed to be sung a capella, some with keyboard and/or other accompaniment.
The PDF file here is a downloadable version of the complete score for all 14 pieces. You can use it to print out whatever individual pieces you need for your choir.
The MP3 file is a .ZIP file containing demos of all 14 pieces. (Simply download the ZIP file and unzip it, and you will be able to review all 14 demos.)
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To download the score, click the PDF icon. |
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To download the MP3 demos, click the MP3 icon. NOTE: This is a ZIP file that you must unzip to access the MP3 files. |
The inspiration for this collection was a series of conversations with local choir directors, in which they all lamented the fact that there are plenty of choral anthems around to choose from, but very few dedicated introits and benedictions (our church and many others around here use both on a regular basis). At their instigation and encouragement, I decided to create this collection, many of which have been used on a regular basis now.
Loosely, each numbered introit is designed to be used with the corresponding numbered benediction—though the director is free to mix and match as desired.
The collection of MP3 demos has been mastered and rendered using the amazing SoundsOnline Hollywood Choir sound library. Give them a listen and see if you don't marvel at the capabilities of that wonderful library!
“Qui cantat laudem non solum cantat, sed et amat eum quem cantat.”
(He who sings praise is not only singing, but also loving Him whom he is singing about/to/for.)
— St. Augustine
of Hippo
Corpus Christianorum
Latinorum, vol. 39
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