Summary

The classic Victorian hymn 'The Holy City' (Michael Maybrick), envisioning the New Jerusalem. Download and rehearse with PDF and MP3 guide; includes notes on…

Performance notes

Check tuning on the opening interval and keep inner voices present.
Observe phrasing in the final cadence; avoid rushing the rallentando.

Forces & instrumentation

Classical

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Suitable for parish, school, and competition performance. For livestreams or recordings, confirm local copyright requirements.

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UPLOADED ON Jul 03, 2021

The classic Victorian hymn 'The Holy City' (Michael Maybrick), envisioning the New Jerusalem.

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