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SATB choir, Descant, assembly, organ accompaniment, brass quintet, timpani, suspended and crash cymbals - Intermediate SKU: GI.G-008766 Concertato on Grosser Gott. Composed by Paul M. French. Arranged by Paul M. French. Trinity Sunday, OT 26 A, All Saints. Tune Name: Grosser Gott. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #008766. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008766). UPC: 641151087665. German, English. Translation: Clarence Walworth. Text by Ignaz Franz.This festive arrangement was used at both the US papal visits of Pope Benedict XVI (2008) and Pope Francis (2015), and can be a thrilling addition to important occasions such as anniversary or dedication events. Following the opening fanfare, verse 1 is scored for unison voices, brass and organ, verse 2 for 4-part choir with solo trumpet, and verse 3 for unaccompanied choir.  After a key change, the final rousing verse employs unison choir, descant, assembly and all instruments. The brass writing is striking and the vocal parts require only a minimum of rehearsal.