Ave Verum Corpus for SATB and Strings

A meditation based on the traditional Seven Last Words of Christ-Wondrous Cross is a reflective work suitable for church or concert choirs at Passiontide. Bullard skilfully weaves the traditional Seven Last Words of Christ with linking biblical passages 3 well-known hymns and settings of 4 well-known sacred texts including 'Drop drop slow tears' and 'Ave verum corpus' (both of which may be sung as independent motets) to create a moving and at times dramatic work. The short solos are perfectly suited to members of the choir and strings (quartet quintet orensemble) may optionally join the organ or piano in the accompaniment. If performed liturgically the work may be interspersed with prayers and readings. The result is a flexible and striking work that re-presents this timeless story for a modern audience. String parts and full scores are available to hire or purchase from the Music Hire Library.

Two settings of Ave Verum Corpus - the Mozart setting for SATB strings and organ and the Sussmayr setting written a year later for SATB 2 oboes 2 horns strings and organ. Orchestral material is available on hire.