Format : Vocal Score
Steven Sametz's remarkable stylized treatment of this traditional spiritual with its powerful solo and haunting choral writing will leave audiences staggered. Requires an accomplished soloist (tenor or possibly alto) and a strong choir for college and beyond.
SKU: LO.99-2490L
UPC: 000308121674.
This haunting portrayal of Calvary focuses on the soldiers as they wager for Jesus’ robe, hear Him take His final breath, and stand in silent wonder at the cross. The traditional spiritual Jacob’s Ladder brilliantly establishes the somber mood while moving the agonizing story forward, scene by scene. The vocals are simple, lending clarity and drama to the text, and the sparse yet artful accompaniment perfectly complements the whole. (From the cantata Come, Touch the Robe. SATB – 55/1123L; SAB – 55/1124L.) This CD includes part-dominant rehearsal tracks for the SATB and SAB versions.
