this is my setting of psalm 30:9 for tenor/bass choir. it was written to serve as a transitional work within "wings," a choral experience staged by chicago professional ensemble, common pulse (https://commonpulse.net).

| the text |

what profit is there in my death,
if i go down to the pit?
will the dust praise you?
will it tell of your faithfulness?

| about the recording |

performed by common pulse's tenor and bass sections, with baritone ben ross singing the opening solo, under the direction of lydia lane-stout, at wicker park lutheran church on august 10, 2019. recorded by oliver horton.

psalm 30:9

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Rhone Talsma