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Written for the Moores School of Music Concert Chorale, conductor Dr. Betsy Cook Weber for the 28th Béla Bartók International Choral Competition.
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for SATB div. a capella
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(2018)
Carlos Cordero
https://www.composercordero.com ©Cordero, 2018. All rights reserved.
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ABOUT THE WORK
This Sky is a short, high-spirited piece. I like to think that we are angels that came to earth to spread love and tell people to stop worrying and start enjoying more. This could be the piece you sing to someone who you feel needs to know how incredible and special they are, or maybe even
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to yourself, or your past self. It is my hope that the celebration, acceptance of oneself and willingness to share with others in this short piece will give the audience joy, and make them
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smile.
Since moving to Houston, many people have helped me and showed me my own value. I wrote
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and dedicate this piece to Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, and my beloved Concert Chorale. The opportunity to have a world premiere by such an incredible choir at the 28th Béla Bartók
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International Choral Competition was an honor.
THIS SKY
This sky where we live is no place to lose your wings. So love, love, love.
“This sky” from The Gift, copyright 1999 by Daniel Ladinsky, Used with permission.
Dedicated to Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, and the Moores School of Music Concert Chorale.
This Sky for SATB div. unaccompanied. Hafiz (1315-1390) Translated by Daniel Ladinsky (b. 1948)
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“This sky” from The Gift, copyright 1999 by Daniel Ladinsky, Used with permission. ©2018, Cordero. All rights reserved.
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