The last words of david randall thompson pdf

Thompson became famous for his numerous choral works, including the popular alleluia, the. The text is by quintus horatius flaccus december 8, 65 bc november 27, 8 bc, known in the englishspeaking world as horace. One such example occurs in measure 3 on the word men, with the half note tied to an eighth note. The last words of david, randall thompson by conductor. He studied at harvard university and privately with ernest bloch, from whom he received an early and detailed exposure to polyphonic choral music. The music features a dramatic mix of homophony and polyphony to paint the words. Lyrics for the last words of david by the south carolina baptist singing churchmen he that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of god.

Randall thompsons last words of david, rehearsal video. He that ruleth over men must be just, must be just, must be just. This was our first piece from the concert on sunday. He then attended harvard university, became assistant professor of music and choir director at wellesley college, and received a doctorate in music from the university of rochesters eastman school of music. Last words of david, randall thompson diane bish youtube. The last words of david by randall thompson 18991984. Feedback from church members around the world is needed. The last words of david randall thompson 18991984 ranks as one of americas greatest 20thcentury choral composers, along with his onetime student leonard bernstein. Randall thompson s last words of david, rehearsal video duration. He went on to teach at the curtis institute of music serving as its director 19411942, at the. Contemporary english version these are the last words of david the son of jesse. Provided to youtube by naxos of america the last words of david westminster choir westminster choir.

What library would be complete without this exquisite piece by randall thompson. The ending consonant, n, should be voiced on the eighth note. Ruling in the fear of god, ruling in the fear of god, the fear of god. The god of jacob chose david and made him a great king. Randall thompson april 21, 1899 july 9, 1984 was an american composer. Frostiana poetry of robert frost the colorado choir. Unless you really listen to the music, and the words, it wont capture you. He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of god. Many choirs know thompson and his individual style through smaller works such as the last words of david. The last words of david he that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of god 2 sam.

I love the tone painting at the section and he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The northern lights chorale, bruce phelps, conductor perform the last words of david by randall thompson. As the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. The last words of david, for chorus and orchestra play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives. He clearly indicates, for example, exactly where to put ending consonants by use of the staccato eighth note tied to a longer note. David the son of jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the god of jacob, and the sweet psalmist of israel, said, 2 the spirit of the lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of the last words of david, for on allmusic allmusic. Randall thompson choral composer biography cd recordings. Lyrics for the last words of david by randall thompson. Alleluia 1993 the colorado choir and chorus organizations, inc. Randall thompsons last words of david, rehearsal video youtube. Find randall thompson composition information on allmusic. Stopping by woods on a snowy evening randall thompson.

Ralph vaughan williams lisa vaupel, violin soloist dupont clifford brown jazz festival. His 1940 anthem, alleluia one of many thompson works naperville chorus has presented was. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds. Noted composer and influential teacher randall thompson was born in new york on april. The music of randall thompson canticle distributing. What library would be complete without this exquisite piece b. Career he attended harvard university, became assistant professor of. The peaceable kingdom say ye to the righteous randall thompson. What library would be complete without this exquisite piece b j. When i was 16 years old, i sang the last words of david, alleluia, and the peaceable kingdoms. Satb choir, piano or full orchestra or band sheet music book by randall thompson 18991984. Octavo ii samuel xxiii 3,4 composed by randall thompson 18991984.

Randall attended the lawrenceville school, where his father was an english teacher. Ttbb choir and piano accompaniment sheet music book by randall thompson 18991984. Randall thompson the last words of david, for chorus and. Sheet music january 1, 1950 by randall thompson author. Randall thompson the last words of david lyrics musixmatch. The mormon tabernacle choir and the orchestra at temple square perform the last words of david by randall thompson. It is one of the best peices i ever had the pleasure of singing. Randall thompsonapril 21, 1899 july 9, 1984 click here for another recording of the last words of david. Religion, race, wealth, or power cannot sway the judgment of the just. Last words of david by michael oneal singers, randall.