Donald Busarow (1934–2011) offers a new approach to the Advent text from Isaiah 40:1-3, 5, 11. The setting for SATB choir, organ, and C instrument focuses around chant-like treatments of the Biblical text with rich choral writing. Quoting the tune FREU DICH SEHR, the piece ends with a portion of the Johann Olearius hymn text. The Isaiah text is read on Advent 2 (year B), Advent 3 (one-year), and the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, but is useful anytime during Advent.

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Item Number:

984102WEB

Grade(s):

High School

Availability:

In Stock

Voicing:

SATB

Instrumentation:

Organ, C Instrument

Difficulty:

Medium - Easy

Hymn Tune:

FREU DICH SEHR

Occasion:

Advent, Good Shepherd, Hope and Comfort

Scripture References:

Isaiah 40:1-3, 5, 11

Composer:

Donald Busarow

Composer, Setting:

Donald Busarow

Text Writer:

Johann Olearius

Text Translator:

Catherine Winkworth

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