Lux Aeterna

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Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bass, Piano — This pensive song will showcase a choir’s musicianship as it calls for a full dynamic range. Never settle for the dynamics that are written in music. Explore each measure with different dynamics such as crescendo, diminuendo, and messa di voce until the musicianship of your ensemble is fully developed. Don't settle for being "note readers" -xa0 be musicians!Pay close attention to the tempo your conductor sets and keep the pulse moving. Building momentum in the B-section (m. 13) will allow the tenors to soar to their upper range. The end of the piece can be a challenge as you sing softer and softer yet also sustain long notes. Practice your singer's breath each day to build up endurance to successfully fade while staying in tune. The piece was originally written a cappella,xa0 yet an accompaniment has been added to assist the voices if that option is best for the singers.Translation:Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine;xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0Light eternal shine on them Lordquia pius es.xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0On the holy ones.Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine;xa0 xa0 xa0 Eternal rest grant them, Lordet lux perpetua luceat eisxa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0and perpetual light upon themPure vowels are paramount when blending your voices together. There are only five pure vowels sounds that should be utilized when performing this piece.Latin vowels are pronounced as followsa=ahxa0 xa0 xa0e=ehxa0 xa0 xa0i=eexa0 xa0 xa0o=ohxa0 xa0 xa0u=ooxa0 xa0 xa0ae = ehThe following are some exercises to help the Tenor 1 and 2 with the dissonance: This pensive setting of the Latin text meaning "Light eternal shine on them" affords tenor-bass choirs musical development of dynamic colors, range, and musicianship. With conservative ranges, whether performed a cappella or with the optional accompaniment, Lux Aeterna is sure to enhance any concert program!

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