This piece is available in both English and Latin choral versions with only slight alterations in the choral scoring to accommodate each language; instrument scoring is identical between the two versions.

Performance options can include using only women (SAA) or only men (TT) as choir configurations without significant impact to the atmosphere/spirit of the piece. In the case of using only men (TT):

In the "Maids and Cherubs" section (letters C thru end of D): a) Alto I&II at m76 should be reassigned to Tenor I b) Tenor II remains unchanged c) the Soprano part (in that octave) would not be covered Lastly, the solo at letter K ("Bride") should be assigned to solo Tenor voice.

Another performance option is to play the piece as an instrumental. Optimally, a slight change should be applied for this version to assign the vocal solo at letter K ("Bride") to Horn I but an octave lower. With or without this alteration, an instrumental rendition can stand on its own as a viable work and will fully convey the essence of the piece.

The handbells may require micing/amplification to achieve proper balance particularly at letters H and L. As an alternative to using a handbell choir, an electronic keyboard containing high-quality digital samples of handbells may be used.

The section, "Maids and Cherubs" (letter C through end of letter D), is available as a stand-alone piece. The scoring for choir in this version includes the original SAATT but also includes scoring for girls children's choir; both choirs, or one or the other, may be used effectively.

A condensed version of this piece is available for piano/cello only but is not inclusive of the prelude section; some sections are shortened in length to accommodate the reduced instrumentation.