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Concord
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Concord by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Come, we that love the Lord,
And let our joys be known;
Join in a song with sweet accord,
And thus surround the throne.
The sorrows of the mind
Be banished from the place;
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About Concord
Oliver Holden's Concord is written for SATB choir and sets a familiar English text of Christian praise. The music opens with a joyful assertion of the text's central theme. Holden creates a sense of unity and shared purpose through his clear, homophonic writing, supported by a ringing, confident melodic line. The four voices blend to project a message of resolute faith and communal celebration. The setting reflects the text's invitation to
