Ascendit Deus

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

Interesting soundfonts you decided to use for playback...
Anyway, it's good. As with any choral runs, you run the risk of it getting a little muddy, but with a good enough choir, it should be fine.
Coming back to a unison in one or more voices at the end of a phrase can feel a little bit incomplete, especially since the rest of the piece has been interested in layered voices, which is nice.
Would definitely add some phrasing, dynamics, articulations, etc. as it's a little blank where it stands.
Each phrase starting in F makes the structure feel a little bit less important than it could especially in period writing, but wasn't a huge deal.
Best wishes.

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

Nice work! I like the use of counterpoint, although I feel that some sections could benefit from some more adventurous movement or modulations.

I agree with Monarcheon that using phrases in different key centers could help accentuate the role of the form.

I also think that some dynamic variation could help breathe more life into the overall sound.

Great job overall, it suits its purpose well and I see nothing that would make it unsuitable for an amateur choir. Best of luck in arranging a performance!

Thank you for those comments, Ryan!

Joachim