Cantate Domino

Cantate Domino (Sing To The Lord A New Song) features two lengthy polyphonic sections in duple meter separated by a short homophonic section in triple meter. Each polyphonic section contains several phrases which begin with strict imitation and evolve into free counterpoint. These points of imitation need to be set off from each other by means of careful dynamic contrast and by employing appropriate articulation. The elaborate contrapuntal texture demands constant attention by each player to determine which part should dominate at any given time. The half note pulse must remain constant when the meter shifts from duple to triple and back. When performing this piece it is important not to rush the tempo when these changes occur.