You Do Not Walk Alone TTBB

You Do Not Walk Alone

for ttbb chorus

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for TTBB Chorus and Piano
optional String Quartet

Also available SATB or SSAA

Traditional Irish Blessing
Beckenhorst Press - BP2241

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In this ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing, voices and piano hint at Celtic musical elements with a melody that ascends and descends over the Irish hillside, as flecks of Celtic rhythms delicately grace the scene. As the piece gradually builds, the voices swell together and offer comfort in a time of uncertainty.

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Text

May you see God’s light on the path ahead when the road you walk is dark. May you always hear even in your hour of sorrow, the gentle singing of the lark. When times are hard may hardness never turn your heart to stone. May you always remember when the shadows fall– You do not walk alone. - Traditional Irish Blessing

Composer Notes

As a choral composer, my inspiration always begins with poetry. The words that tend to resonate personally often include themes that are both meaningful to me and unite us through shared experiences. You will often hear uplifting messages of hope, imagery of nature, and elements of my faith. As I weave these components together, my aim is to add yet another layer of beauty to the text so we can gain a deeper understanding of its message of hope and share that hope with others. In "You Do Not Walk Alone," voices and piano hint at Celtic musical elements with a melody that ascends and descends over the Irish hillside, as flecks of traditional folk rhythms delicately grace the scene. As the piece gradually builds, the voices swell together, concluding with solace in a time of uncertainty.