Sacris solemniis (John Sheppard)

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• (Posted 2025-02-06)  CPDL #83759:  Original note values:    
• (Posted 2025-02-06)  CPDL #83758:  Halved note values:    

Editor: Jason Smart (submitted 2025-02-06).   Score information: A4, 15 pages, 291 kB   Copyright: CC BY NC ND

Edition notes: Edited from the surviving early manuscript sources at the source pitch. Plainsong verses added from the printed Sarum hymnal of 1541.

General Information

Title: Sacris solemniis
Composer: John Sheppard
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 8vv   Voicing: SSAATTBarB
Genre: Sacred, Office hymn

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: An alternatim setting of the hymn at First Vespers on the feast of Corpus Christi in the Use of Sarum. Although nominally in eight parts, the work might reasonably be described as in six parts with divisions since the trebles and means often sing in unison.

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Sacris solemniis.