2022 SWACDA Program - UNT A Cappella Choir
The University of North Texas College of Music is proud to present their 2022 Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference program featuring the UNT A Cappella Choir under the direction of Allen Hightower. Designed by Matt Hellman.
The University of North Texas College of Music is proud to present their 2022 Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference program featuring the UNT A Cappella Choir under the direction of Allen Hightower. Designed by Matt Hellman.
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Dum Transisset Sabbatum
JOHN TAVERNER (C.1498-1545)
C. 1540
Text from Mark 16:1-2
LATIN TEXT
Dum transisset Sabbatum,
Maria Magdalene et Maria Jacobi,
et Salome emerunt aromata,
ut venientes ungerent Jesum. Alleluia.
Et valde mane una sabbatorum
veniunt ad monumentum orto iam sole.
Ut venientes ungerent Jesum. Alleluia.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
And when the sabbath was past,
Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James,
and Salome, had bought sweet spices,
that they might come and anoint him. Alleluia.
And very early in the morning the first day of the week,
they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun,
that they might come and anoint him. Alleluia.
ABOUT THE COMPOSITION
DUM TRANSISSET SABBATUM
was composed for Easter Day by the
English Renaissance composer, John
Taverner. The Biblical text from Mark
chapter 16 tells the compelling story
of the women Mary Magdalene, Mary
the mother of James, and Salome who
brought spices to anoint the body of the
crucified Jesus Christ. A somber and
contemplative tone is established by
the use of Gregorian chant employed
throughout the work. As the women
arrive at the tomb very early in the
morning, they discover that the body of
Jesus is no longer there. The joy of the
resurrection erupts in shouts of “Alleluia”.
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