David Evan Thomas, composer


God be in my head (2005) SATB unaccompanied 2'
Published by MorningStar Music (MSM-50-6303)
Premiere—National Lutheran Choir, David Cherwien, cond., Roseville, MN 11/06
Recorded by The National Lutheran Choir, David Cherwien, cond. NLCA 02022

"Nice a cappella choral writing is exhibited in this setting of a familiar prayer. The setting is brief (26 measures), which will allow a more limited choir an opportunity to try a bit more daring piece with some outstanding soaring phrases, and a very small amount of polyphony. At first glance, the initial key (F-sharp major, with six sharps!) may take some getting used to (yes, there's an E-sharp in there). However, after only six measures of this unique key, it's over to D major for the remainder of the piece. Choirs able to handle SATB writing a cappella should consider it."

  -Richard Resch, Good Shepherd Institute His Voice: Recommended Reading and Listening, March 2007.

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