# Domine Aperies (from the Emancipation Oratorio)

Format: Octavo (manuscript)
Soprano Solo, Tenor Solo, Baritone Solo, SATB, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Gankogui, Bongos, Congas, Shekere

[EO-Domine-Aperies-Sample-with-Watermark](https://artforbrains.com/wp-content/uploads/edd/2026/02/EO-Domine-Aperies-Sample-with-Watermark.pdf)![](https://artforbrains.com/wp-content/uploads/edd/2026/02/Emancipation-Oratorio-Glenn-playing-dulcimer-1024x768.jpg)![](https://artforbrains.com/wp-content/uploads/edd/2026/02/EA-Principals-After-the-Show.jpg)![](https://artforbrains.com/wp-content/uploads/edd/2026/02/Emancipation-Oratorio-Sean-McCleod-Lawrence-Craig-Jacklyne-Madegwa-1024x768.jpg)

- Full Score and 25-29 singers – $105.00
- Full Score and 30-39 singers – $115.00
- Full Score and 40-49 singers – $135.00
- Full Score and 50-59 singers – $155.00
- Full Score and 60-69 singers – $175.00
- Full Score and 70+ – $195.00
 
 

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   ($2 per singer + $55 accompaniment)

This piece includes a manuscript of the choral score, strings section, percussion section, and individual instrument parts.

Domine Aperies is an overflowingly joyous piece featuring call and response that sets both an English text and Latin text together. within a highly rhythmic and joyous setting.

“The Emancipation Oratorio” commemorated the 150th anniversary the abolition of slavery by act of Congress, combining texts and music styles from West Africa, Europe and the US.

Learn more:
[Press Release](https://artforbrains.com/2013/05/the-emancipation-oratorio-2-2/)[Composer's Notes](https://artforbrains.com/2013/01/the-emancipation-oratorio-2/)

Audio Sample -

https://youtu.be/dLiiIMa33aY?si=jXnvH_Gi8DQtLvfi&t=225

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