Joachim

I like this. One thing that struck me, though, is that your use of dissonance is sometimes somewhat surprising (unless that was the whole point, of course). For example, from bar 39 onwards: relatively harmonious progress followed by this - to my ears - very sudden clash in 42. I feel the work could benefit from a clear harmonic vision: either tonal, neo-modal or atonal, rather than combining those elements at (sometimes) surprising moments. Just my 5 cts, of course.

Thanks for those comments, guys! I have indeed been considering whether the opening section might be slightly too demanding for your average choir, since it indeed puts a bit of a strain on the basses and is rather demanding pitch-wise throughout. I'll have a look at it when I get 'round to it. Thanks again!

A little something for the funeral liturgy. Dedicated to a dearly departed. Melodic material borrows from plainchant melodies.

Thanks for those comments guys!

Hi all A little SATB something for Pentecost. Love to hear what you make of it! Regards JoachimSpiritus-Domini.mp3

Thank you for those comments, Ryan! Joachim

Thank you for those comments, Monarcheon. I'm not sure I get you on the "structure feels less important", though. Would you mind explaining that one a little more? Kind regards Joachim

Hi every one This is my first post on this forum - it's not always possible (or worth it...) to get one's music performed, so it'd be great to get some feedback on some choral music I've been writing. This is a recent piece for Ascension Sunday. If it stands the test of criticism, I might try to perform it with my (amateur) choir. Curious to hear your ideas and comments! Regards Joachim