Kyrie Eleison
This is an original composition by Bob Ashton. When performed by changing voices it may be sung SSA, or SAC. It is the perfect introduction piece Latin, becasue it is limited to four words.
It is an effective work, with aesthetic and emotional qualities that can be a tool to teach sensitive singing.
Check the three-part variable voicing charts to see the voicing options with which it may be used with older adolescents and adults.
When performed by early adolescent all-male groups, Parts I & II may be sung by Boy Trebles, and Part III by theCambiatas.
When sung by older adolescent all-male groups, Part I is sung by thechanged-voice Tenors or Adolescent Baritones (8va lower), Part II by Adolescent Baritonesor Basses (8va lower), and Part III by Boy Trebles and/or Cambiatas (actual pitch).
Words and Music by Bob Ashton
Arranged by BA
Three-part Variable Voicing with Piano
Cambiata Press catalog #C979129
This work is available in E-Print.
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