Wedding & Funeral/Memorial Psalm Settings
by Michael Reid Winikoff
PSALM 23 - SOLO VOICE with organ or piano. Widely used for weddings as well as consolation in the Church community, and for funeral and memorial use in Jewish worship.
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THE LORD MY SHEPHERD IS - CHOIR with
piano. The
tranquil, introspective mood of this choral setting of the 23rd Psalm makes it
suitable for funeral or memorial use.
SATB
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BEFORE ME I HAVE EVER SET THE LORD (SHIVITI A-DONAY) Ps 16:8-9 -
SATB a cappella. Traditionally found in the Yizkor (Memorial)
service recited on four major Jewish holy days, and in the funeral rite.
Additionally, the first verse is often the subject of wall plaques hung
on
synagogue walls for spiritual contemplation and meditation.
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PSALM 117 - SOLO and/or
UNISON CHOIR with SOLO INSTRUMENT (flute or violin, oboe, piccolo
trumpet or clarinet) and piano or organ. "Praise the Lord all
nations. Praise Him all ye people. For His mercy unto us is
great, and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Hallelujah."
The joyful universalistic verses speak of undying love and faithfulness.
This jubilant Baroque-style setting may be sung by children's voice(s).
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PSALM 122 ("How Glad I Was") - The perfect setting for wedding use, particularly for the bride's entrance and processional. High Voice (A-flat) or Low Voice (F) versions, each with optional trumpet or horn part.
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