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B.E. Boykin

B.E. Boykin (Brittney Boykin) is a native of Alexandria, Virginia. After graduating from Spelman College in 2011 with a B.A. in Music, Ms. Boykin continued her studies at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, New Jersey. She continued to compose music during her time at Westminster and was awarded the R & R...

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O Magnum Mysterium (TTBB)

Name: O Magnum Mysterium (TTBB)
SKU: GP-B020.1
Availability: InStock

B.E. Boykin

An intense, devotional piece that explores the wonder and mystery of the Christmas story.

Difficulty: 2

Duration: 3-5 min.

GP-B020.1

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O Magnum Mysterium

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for TTBB a cappella choir

Brief rests throughout this motet propel the work forward, as though the singers themselves gasp in wonder. Animated homophony transitions into a lyrical compound meter, evoking a gentle lullaby. The work concludes with a series of intense, reflective “alleluias.”

Text

O magnum mysterium,
et admirabile sacramentum,
ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, iacentem in praesepio!
Beata Virgo, cujus viscera
meruerunt portare
Dominum Iesum Christum.
Alleluia!

Translation:
O great mystery,
and wonderful sacrament,
that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger!
Blessed is the virgin whose womb
was worthy to bear
the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Alleluia!

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