Sing Joyfully Unto God
Listening Guide
Listening Guide
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Concert Choir
Composer: William Byrd
Composition: Sing Joyfully Unto God
Date: circa 1580–1590
Genre: Choral Anthem
Form: Through-composed
Performing Forces: six-part choir (SSAATB)
Text:
Sing joyfully to God our strength;
sing loud unto the God of Jacob!
Take the song, bring forth the timbrel,
the pleasant harp, and the viol.
Blow the trumpet in the New Moon,
even in the time appointed,
and at our feast day.
For this is a statute for Israel,
and a law of the God of Jacob.
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