Work
O sacrum convivium
for TTBB choir
About
David Child's first published piece for men! Opening with the unison chant, then progressing to a short section for a small group or octet, the full group makes a hushed entrance which builds to the final full-voiced "alleluia." Great drama here.
Commissioned note
For the OSU Meistersingers, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Text note
O Sacrum Convivium is a Latin prose text honoring the Blessed Sacrament.