Ego vos elegi

John Reager’s motet Ego vos elegi is ideal for services in the Easter season or for communion. The SATB setting in Latin uses a text from the Gospel of John, where Christ speaks to his disciples: “I chose you from the world, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain.” The composer’s setting emphasizes the sacred nature of the text, providing ample opportunity for the choir to explore the devotional quality of the words. The a cappella writing allows the beauty of the Latin text and the rich harmonies of the SATB voicing to come to the fore, making it a powerful addition to any sacred choral programme.