Douglas M. O'Grady

Benedictus Mater for unaccompanied choir (2006)
Commissioned by the Max Noah Singers of Georgia College & State University

Excerpt of a performance by the Max Noah Singers
Dr. Jennifer Flory, director

Excerpt duration: 1:13
(Duration of complete work: 10:00)

Benedictus Mater contains text that was pieced together from the Bible and other sacred Latin texts to create a small story arc depicting the Annunciation of Mary. For Catholics, Mary's complete and immediate acceptance of God's will at the Annunciation ("Be it done unto me according to Your word,") is one reason we revere her. The work is in three sections: Prologue, Annunciation, and Conclusion.

Performance History

December 16 , 2006, Max Noah Singers
First Presbyterian Church
Milledgeville, GA

December 15 , 2006, Max Noah Singers
The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
Marietta, GA

December 13 , 2006, Max Noah Singers
Fountain City United Methodist Church
Knoxville, TN

December 12 , 2006, Max Noah Singers
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Macon, GA

December 2 , 2006, Max Noah Singers
First Presbyterian Church
Milledgeville, GA

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