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Burlington
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Burlington by Samuel Holyoke — Lyrics
Canticum Psalmi, ipsi David.
Paratum cor meum, Deus, paratum cor meum; cantabo, et psallam
in gloria mea.
Exsurge, gloria mea; exsurge, psalterium et cithara; exsurgam diluculo.
Confitebor tibi in populis, Domine, et psallam tibi
in nationibus:
quia magna est super caelos misericordia tua, et usque ad nubes veritas tua.
Exaltare super caelos, Deus, et super omnem terram gloria tua:
ut liberentur dilecti tui. Salvum fac dextera tua, et exaudi me.
Deus locutus est in sancto suo: Exsultabo, et dividam Sichimam;
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About Burlington
Samuel Holyoke’s Burlington offers a substantial setting for SATB choir, drawing on the rich tradition of sacred music. The work is primarily sung in Latin, with sections also in English, reflecting a common practice in liturgical settings. The text is drawn from Psalm 108, a powerful and moving psalm that speaks of God's mercy and truth, and calls for deliverance and praise. This piece is well-suited for services, concerts, or festivals where a choir can explore its dramatic and devotional qualities. The combination of a Latin text and the stirring message provides a profound opportunity for musical expression, making it a strong choice for a choir seeking a piece with both spiritual depth and musical substance.
