I Shall Not Live in Vain
Voicing: Unison / Round / SATB opt.
A Cappella
Length: 2:15
Listen on Soundcloud here! Audio recording of the world premiere: James Madison University 2025 Middle School Choral Invitational.
Historic Voices Series: This work features a poem by Emily Dickinson. Her poem is simple and powerful. Students respond with incredible insight applying her text to their own lives. Creating the connection between this 19th century poet and our 21st century students is a powerful reminder of the enduring and interconnected nature of our humanity.
Emerging Choir Series: I Shall Not Live in Vain was composed with middle school singers in mind. It can be performed a cappella or with simple piano accompaniment. The round works in whatever voicing you have with an optional harmonized ending perfect for developing solfege and literacy skills in an accessible context.
Voicing: Unison / Round / SATB opt.
A Cappella
Length: 2:15
Listen on Soundcloud here! Audio recording of the world premiere: James Madison University 2025 Middle School Choral Invitational.
Historic Voices Series: This work features a poem by Emily Dickinson. Her poem is simple and powerful. Students respond with incredible insight applying her text to their own lives. Creating the connection between this 19th century poet and our 21st century students is a powerful reminder of the enduring and interconnected nature of our humanity.
Emerging Choir Series: I Shall Not Live in Vain was composed with middle school singers in mind. It can be performed a cappella or with simple piano accompaniment. The round works in whatever voicing you have with an optional harmonized ending perfect for developing solfege and literacy skills in an accessible context.
Voicing: Unison / Round / SATB opt.
A Cappella
Length: 2:15
Listen on Soundcloud here! Audio recording of the world premiere: James Madison University 2025 Middle School Choral Invitational.
Historic Voices Series: This work features a poem by Emily Dickinson. Her poem is simple and powerful. Students respond with incredible insight applying her text to their own lives. Creating the connection between this 19th century poet and our 21st century students is a powerful reminder of the enduring and interconnected nature of our humanity.
Emerging Choir Series: I Shall Not Live in Vain was composed with middle school singers in mind. It can be performed a cappella or with simple piano accompaniment. The round works in whatever voicing you have with an optional harmonized ending perfect for developing solfege and literacy skills in an accessible context.