Be Joyful, Mary, Heavenly Queen

The melody of this piece is as joyful as the title suggests. The text is based on _x001C_ Regina Caeli, jubila_x001D_ and can therefore be used throughout the Easter season. The uplifting melody is equally shared throughout the piece and is supported by a variety of harmonizations and voice textures; beginning with a duet between the tenor and soprano and culminating with a contrapuntal SATB texture.