Jean-François Bulart
Ave Maria
for Chorus (SATB) - 20 parts
Jean-François Bulart
Ave Maria
for Chorus (SATB) - 20 parts
- Instrumentation Mixed Choir (SATB)
- Composer Jean-François Bulart
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Sheet Music
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR99138
Description:
This *Ave Maria* for a cappella choir (SATB) sets the traditional Marian prayer in Latin to music—one of the most popular texts in the sacred repertoire. Written in a largely homophonic, warm, and accessible style, it alternates between sustained vocal textures—over which the syllables of the prayer are layered—and imitative entries that pass the melody from one voice part to the next, within a luminous and enveloping harmony. The work progresses from a contemplative mood to a concluding, expansive, and intense "Ave Maria"—an expressive climax in which the four voices unite with fervor. Calm and devotional, this "Ave Maria" offers a beautiful spiritual intensity while remaining accessible to a good amateur choir. Its moderate length and natural vocal lines make it equally suitable for both concert and liturgical use. It fits perfectly into a program of sacred music, at a celebration, or during a moment of reflection, and touches both singers and the audience with its sincerity and gentleness.