"Take my own lost bird on your hearts tonight..."
- Alfred Noyes
| About |
Originally a choral work written for Choral Arts Northwest, this work has taken on a new life in light of the 2015 atrocities in Paris and Beirut. Jonathan Talberg, the conductor of the choir at Cal State Long Beach, led his singers in a performance during the memorial vigil for Nohemi Gonzalez, a Long Beach student who was killed in the Paris attacks. The day after the vigil, the choir was supposed to begin rehearsing holiday music; however, Jonathan felt that was not appropriate and wanted time for the singers to grieve this loss. So, at the beginning of rehearsal, he passed out a brand new piece of music (Let My Love Be Heard), rehearsed it, and then recorded it. It was posted on SoundCloud and shared in memory of Nohemi and as a plea for peace. Their musical offering is a powerful outpouring of grief but also a glimmer of light. I am honored that this piece, “Let My Love Be Heard,” has helped to provide hope in the darkness of our world. |
| Instrumentation |
Flute 1 & 2 Oboe 1 & 2 Bassoon 1 & 2 Bb Clarinet 1, 2, & 3 Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone 1 & 2 Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Bb Trumpet 1, 2, & 3 F Horn 1 & 2 F Horn 3 & 4 Trombone 1 & 2 Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Percussion 1: Marimba, Suspended Cymbal Percussion 2: Vibraphone, Tubular Bells Percussion 3: Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum |
| Duration | 5:30 |
| Year Completed | 20 |
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| Text |
This work is based on the following poem: A Prayer Angels, where you soar |
| Errata | None |
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| More Info |
*Featured in Teaching Music through Performance in Band - Volume 12* |