SATB chorus, piano (opt.
guitar) - intermediate
SKU: BP.DF1022
Composed by Dan Forrest.
Choral, School, Church,
Community, Collegiate.
Justice. Octavo. The
Music of Dan Forrest
#DF1022. Published by The
Music of Dan Forrest
(BP.DF1022).
6.88 x
10.5 inches.
From
the composer: Written as
a statement of support
for, and allyship with,
our Black brothers and
sisters (as well as all
people of color). Too
often, in any aspect of
life, we explain away
other people’s
experiences instead of
seeking to understand
experiences that differ
from our own;
we’re so busy
talking about our own
viewpoints that we fail
to listen to the voices
we most need to hear. I
asked Tony Silvestri to
write a text that could
function as a personal
statement from me to
people I need to listen
to—especially to
my friends of color. This
the text that
resulted—words
that speak powerfully for
any situation where we
need to listen to those
who have been
marginalized or
mistreated, not heard or
believed. For SATB or
SSAA choir with piano and
optional guitar.