- 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. on Eternity, NLCA CD 02022, and…
Text
God be in my head
And in my understanding;
God be in my eyes
And in my looking;
God be in my mouth
And in my speaking;
God be in my heart
And in my thinking;
God be at my end;
And at my departing.
–Sarum rite
“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.
LISTEN
Read Duane W. Krohnke’s appreciation of a performance of God be in my head in worship: here.