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Paradise

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Song No. 18 From Hymnody of Earth (1999)

Paradise takes its melody by R. R. Osborne and bass by J. Smith from the old shape-note hymn entitled “Northport.” This piece begins with solo voice and eventually reaches a loud seven-part texture at the end. The conspicuous movement of individual voices with glissandi and passing tones independent of the choir should be emphasized. In settings where a recessional could be effective, Paradise is sometimes chosen to end Hymnody of Earth. The frame-drummer can lead the recessional with a simple beat-per-measure pattern. A natural decrescendo occurs as the choir moves and sings to the back of the hall. When the choir turns around the effect accentuates the fortissimo of the final verse.

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