Evening Prayer (Abendsengen), J. Reese Norris | Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc.

Evening Prayer (Abendsengen) [level: Medium]
J. Reese Norris: Bio and other works

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP1885 | duration: 3'48" | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano (opt. Strings)
INSTRUMENT PART: SBMP 1885.1 [Opt. strings and conductor's score $30.00]
Violoa, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violoncello

Here is a lovely, gentle piece for developing Tenor-Bass choirs, with piano accompaniment and an optional string quartet. The text, adapted by Adelheid Wette from “Hansel und Gretel”, evokes the peaceful, intimate atmosphere of evening as the children prepare for bed. Themes of home, safety, and calm reflection shine through simple, sweet imagery. Musically, the piece features a flowing melody, lyrical phrasing, and expressive four-part harmonies that create warmth and serenity, making it both accessible and rewarding for singers.

performance by: Niceville High School Chorus - Catherine Feazell, Director [© all rights reserved]

CLICK HERE: See and Hear the Complete Score or download a perusal copy: HERE

CLICK HERE: Read the Text or Poem

When at night I go to sleep,
Fourteen angels watch do keep,
Two my head are guarding,
Two my feet are guiding;
Two upon my right hand,
Two upon my left hand.
Two who warmly cover
Two who o’er me hover,
Two to whom ’tis given
To guide my steps to heaven.

Adelfeid Wette

CLICK HERE: Choral Tracks (Practice made simple)

Evening Prayer (Abendsengen) choral track bundle contains a part dominant track for each voice part, a balanced voices track, and an accompaniment track if the work is not a cappella (the accompaniment is also included with the part dominant and balanced voices track). Get more information and listen to samples HERE. Please note that the choral score is not included in the bundle and needs to be ordered separately.

Price: $49.99 (Each bundle is licensed to be used by up to 50 users)
Please adjust the quantity accordingly if you have more than 50 users.

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