Lauridsen's Ave Verum Corpus for choir, string orchestra or organ, with finger cymbals joins a catalog of works that are performed throughout the world. The traditional Latin text is expressed witn intricate melodic lines supported by lush harmonies. The newly composed antiphon that begins and ends the 10-minute piece should be performed as one would a traditional Gregorian chant. The orchestration is available on rental from Peer Music Classical.