Thank you for posting this nice work. I love vocal music and enjoyed the simple yet deep melody and the occasional contrapuntal effects. I cannot compare this to any classical composers simply because my interests tend towards the Baroque and Renaissance, but vocal music has always remained close to its Renaissance roots and your voice leading seems very nicely done. I am sorry you never got a good performance; Finale might outperform your friends but I'm sure a more interested choir would add even more life to the notes; vocal music reeeaaaly needs the words and expression.
Have you been composing very much during your temporary absence? I joined
slightly before you left. I too am very interested in earlier musics, although, as I mentioned, I am more focused on the Baroque and Renaissance myself. I notice you are interested in the principles of historical performance! Naturally I am as well, being a harpsichordist. I have recently been in contact with Vox Saeculorum and noticed that you are a member; that is awesome. I wish I had enough time to more consistently study and write my music
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Thank you once again for this music and welcome back to Young Composers; be sure to post more!