Sanctum

Conductor Notes:

SSSAA a cappella

Composer / Arranger Notes:

Sanctum was inspired by the landscape of the west coast of Canada. Each movement depicts an aspect of Vancouver Island, exploring landscape as a place of healing and sanctuary:

1. Requiem aeternam—the tumult of the water

2. Kyrie—the grandeur of the mountains

3. Agnus Dei—the freshness of the wind

4. Lux aeterna—the sky after the rain

Texts and translations:

1. Requiem aeternam

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,
and light perpetual shine on them. 

2. Kyrie

Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.

Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy.

3. Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei,
qui tollis peccata mundi,
dona eis requiem,
sempiternam requiem.

O Lamb of God,
that takest away the sings of the world,
grant them rest,
eternal rest.

4. Lux aeterna

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine,
cum sanctis tuis in aeternum,
quia pius es.
Lux perpetua luceat eis;
cum sanctis tuis in aeternum.

Eternal light shine on them, O Lord,
with thy saints for ever,
for thou art good.
Light perpetual shine on them;
with thy saints for ever.

Text Source

Missa pro defunctis