Come, Join the Dance of Trinity

Richard Leach's memorable text is inspired by the Greek theological word for the three-in-one interwoven nature of the Holy Trinity: "perichoresis," literally meaning "dance around." The first three stanzas focus each primarily on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the final one sums them up together. The text is paired with the tune KINGSFOLD, and Alfred Fedak's setting emphasizes the familiar British folk melody's rhythmic side. An active accompaniment (with options given for effective performance on either organ or piano) underpins the varied two-part (mixed voices) choral textures: beginning as unison melody, a bit of harmony, and reaching a final flowering in a descant, imitation, and a broad conclusion.