"Tenebrae": A call to remembrance. A musical commentary to Philippians 2:6--8
by Tsai, Virginia S., D.M.A., SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 2009, 210 pages; 3356918

Abstract:

The Tenebrae, an early church service, is a service of darkness that depicts the series of events on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday prior to Easter. A significant feature in this service is the successive extinguishing of candles as the service progresses. This represents the life of Christ being snuffed out slowly.

The original presentation of this service ends in darkness. However, in this work, a candle will remain unextinguished to depict the actual resurrection of Christ. This is done to represent a commemoration not of death but of life. In essence, it is a call to worship Him who has accomplished victory over death.

This work serves as a musical commentary to Philippians 2: 5b- 8. These verses set the “Call to Remembrance” section and serve as the unifying factor for the whole service.

It aims to reflect the life of Christ. It also aims to remind believers why they chose to follow Christ. Performing forces include SATB soloists and a chamber ensemble consisting of western and non-western instruments.

This work consists of a prelude, six movements, and a benediction. The movements depict the different events before the resurrection of Christ. These are the garden scene, the arrest, Peter's denial of Jesus, the trial, the crucifixion, and death.

 
AdviserMichael Cox
SchoolSOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
SourceDAI/A 70-04, p. , Jan 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsReligion; Music
Publication Number3356918
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