Rachmaninoff Ave Maria — SATB Choir Sheet Music with Latin Text
The beloved melody from the All-Night Vigil, Op. 37, in a singable Latin-texted SATB setting — score and all four voice parts in one PDF
Rachmaninoff composed his Bogoroditse Devo in 1915 as the sixth movement of the All-Night Vigil, and its luminous melody has become one of the most loved pages in all sacred choral music. Yet the original keeps many choirs at arm’s length — Church Slavonic text, divided voices, and a low Russian bass section most western ensembles simply do not have.
This edition by Paul Lorenz removes those barriers without touching the music’s soul: a straight four-part SATB setting carrying the familiar Latin prayer — <em>Ave Maria, gratia plena</em> — in F major, with no divisi and comfortable ranges throughout. It rises to a full-choir forte at “ora pro nobis” and closes on a hushed pianissimo Amen. Your choir sings Rachmaninoff this season, not next year.
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Choir Arrangement (SATB)
€9.90The singable edition of Rachmaninoff’s Ave Maria: straight SATB with Latin text, score plus all four voice parts in one PDF — €9.90 for the whole choir.
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Quality in detail
- Latin Text, Not Church Slavonic: The complete Ave Maria prayer in Latin — immediately usable in Mass, Vespers, weddings and memorial services, with no pronunciation coaching required.
- Straight SATB, No Divisi: Four parts only, each within a comfortable range — no eight-part climax, no low Russian basses required. What a normal church choir can actually sing.
- Score Plus All Four Voice Parts: One PDF contains the compact two-page score and a separate single-page part for each voice — Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass.
- One Purchase, Whole Choir: €9.90 covers your entire ensemble. Download once and print a copy for every singer — no per-copy octavo fees.
- Instant PDF Delivery: Your score is available immediately after purchase — no shipping, no rental library. Download, print, rehearse tonight.
- Bespoke Customization: Need a different key, a reduced voicing, or the original Church Slavonic underlay? Paul Lorenz Music tailors arrangements to your requirements.
Ave Maria (Rachmaninoff) sheet music at a glance
| Work | Ave Maria (Bogoroditse Devo) — Rachmaninoff, sixth movement of the All-Night Vigil, Op. 37 (1915); the original composition is in the public domain |
| Arrangement | Straight SATB, no divisi — arranged by Paul Lorenz |
| Text | Latin — the complete Ave Maria prayer (no Church Slavonic required) |
| What you receive | One PDF, 6 A4 pages: two-page score + a single-page part per voice (S, A, T, B) |
| Key / tempo | F major · Moderato sostenuto, crotchet = 70 · 27 bars |
| Duration | About two minutes — a natural communion motet or anthem length |
| Difficulty | Solid church, school and community choirs — typically two to three rehearsals |
| Licensing | Public-domain work; the Lorenz arrangement is licensed for performances by the purchasing choir; standard PRO reporting by the organiser |
| Price | €9.90 — one file covers the whole choir |
Is this edition right for you?
Program this piece when you want genuine Rachmaninoff in a form your choir can actually sing:
- Church choirs seeking a substantial yet compact motet for Mass, Vespers, weddings or memorial services — in Latin, ready for the liturgy
- School and community choirs who love the melody but cannot field the divisi or the low basses of the original
- Chamber and concert choirs wanting the still centre of a sacred programme without committing to the full All-Night Vigil
- Directors who want clean licensing and instant delivery — no rental library
Prefer the original Church Slavonic underlay, or need a different key? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.
What you receive
- The complete two-page SATB score — compact enough to sing from directly
- Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass parts, one clean page per voice
- High-resolution PDF, delivered instantly and yours to keep — print freely for your whole ensemble
Programming Ave Maria (Rachmaninoff)
This setting sits naturally at the still centre of a service or programme — as a communion motet, an offertory, or the hushed counterweight to more extrovert repertoire. Shape the long crescendo into “ora pro nobis” so the forte arrives as a single gesture, then let the pianissimo Amen settle without hurry; the fluid metre changes reward a conductor who beats the phrase rather than the bar. It pairs beautifully with the wider Russian and Orthodox choral tradition — or with the other sacred arrangements below — and it lands with equal weight in a cathedral acoustic or a concert hall.
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Ave Maria (Rachmaninoff) sheet music — frequently asked questions
What is included in the download?
One PDF of 6 A4 pages: the complete two-page SATB score, followed by a separate single-page part for each voice — Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. The score is what most choirs sing from; the voice parts are handy for sectionals and learning tracks.
What language is the choral text?
Latin — the complete Ave Maria prayer, from “Ave Maria, gratia plena” to “nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.” No Church Slavonic and no pronunciation guide needed. If you would prefer the original Bogoroditse Devo underlay, contact us — a bespoke text adaptation is possible.
What is the difficulty level for choirs?
Comfortably within reach of a solid church, school or community choir. The writing is homophonic four-part SATB in F major with no divisi and moderate ranges; the two things worth rehearsing deliberately are the flowing metre changes and the dynamic arc from piano through the full-choir forte to the pianissimo Amen. Most choirs are performance-ready in two to three rehearsals.
How long does it last, and where does it fit in a service?
It is a compact setting of roughly two minutes — Moderato sostenuto, 27 bars. That makes it ideal as a communion motet, an offertory, a wedding or memorial anthem, or the still centre of a sacred concert programme.
Do I need a performance license?
Rachmaninoff’s original composition (1915) is in the public domain. Your purchase includes the licence to perform this arrangement with the purchasing choir — services, weddings, memorial services and concerts included. Any reporting of the public performance to a performing-rights society (ASCAP/BMI/PRS, or GEMA/AKM/SUISA in the DACH region) is handled by the organiser as usual. For commercial recordings or broadcast, please contact us directly.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization — a transposition, a reduced voicing for a smaller ensemble, or the original Church Slavonic text underlay. Contact us directly to discuss.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, refunds cannot be offered once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to study the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.