Psalm 121

Andrew Wilson-Dickson has set a selection of psalms for liturgical use, based on texts by Brother Anthony of Taizé, from the Jerusalem Bible, and from a few other sources. Musically, the settings are inventive and refreshing, full of life and movement, and well within the compass of church choirs and congregations.

Psalm 121 from Andrew Wilson-Dickson’s set of 24 Psalms uses the delightful translation from the Jerusalem Bible (1966) and is full of cheerful confidence. The setting is irregular but uses call and response format throughout, making it fairly easy for the congregation to take part, especially if joined by part of the choir.

We publish the music for voices and keyboard, and we include a PDF which can be copied into a service booklet for congregational use. There is also an optional lead sheet for guitar, which works well with this psalm. We don’t ask you to count the whole congregation when you order this piece: please order according to the number of singers in your choir.

The recording is made from the composer’s original setting for wind quintet. Parts for oboe, flute, clarinet, horn and bassoon, should you wish to use them, can be purchased separately from the composer. (Email us at info@canasg.com and we will put you in touch with him). Andrew is also willing to create parts for any other instruments you have at your disposal.