The Lord is my shepherd - Maggie Furtak

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"This is an easy anthem for the Sundays when you have no tenors and basses. It starts in unison, is repeated as two-part call and response, then to two-part harmony, and then to four-part SSAA harmony for the very last line. Range is easy throughout: sopranos B to E, altos B to C#. No difficult rhythms. There are a few harmonies of a 2nd, but they are approached stepwise for easy reading. The accompaniment could be played on piano or organ and doubles the vocal lines through much of the piece. Because this is a gentle exploration of harmony and relatively short, it could also be a good choice for a treble choir that is beginning to hold parts independently. Enjoy!"

◈ Genre → Anthems

♯ Key E major

⁄ Time Signature 6/8

♬ Voicing → SA

◆ Difficulty

Elementary

↕ Range D#2 – E5

¶ Language → English

Measures 50

Texture Homophonic

Parts 4

Instruments Piano

Pages 5

CPDL # 42497

Editor Maggie Furtak

Posted 2017-01-03

License Personal

♫Pitch Ranges

Soprano

B3 – E5

Alto

B3 – C#5

D#2 – F#4

¶Lyrics / Text

adapted from Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in a green pasture: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He leadeth me and restoreth my soul, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me. Goodness and mercy shall follow me, and I will dwell with the Lord forever.