Creative Skills – Vocal Arranging (200910343)

The following is an analysis of a vocal composition, namely an ‘Angus Dei’

of unnamed origin. Throughout this analysis I will endeavour to show how the

various compositional techniques employed by the composer ……….

The composition is a traditional four-part harmony written for SATB choir

also including a solo soprano line and later a soprano and alto soli. In the key of

Db major. From the opening (bar 78) the soprano takes the melody with and all

voices are in a comfortable position within their own range, with the soprano and

alto loitering around the lower part of their range. Between bars 21-213 closed

voicing is used; this is a very traditional technique making broad

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