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"I Hope" is a distinctive and emotive stand-alone piece from the larger work "Tuvayhun - Beatitudes for a Wounded World." It integrates narration and music, creating a powerful tapestry of human hopes and aspirations.
In this piece, about 16 singers speak self-written prayers or hopes, reflecting a diverse array of perspectives on the world, our future, and the essence of humanity. Whether religious or secular, these narrations are (preferably) spoken in various languages, representing the native tongues of the choir members, symbolizing a global tapestry of voices and experiences.
What makes "I Hope" particularly unique is that each rendition of the piece becomes a unique manifestation of the choir's identity, allowing every group to create their own distinctive version. This aspect not only highlights the diversity of human experience but also enables each choir to contribute their personal touch to the shared narrative of hope and unity.
The piece comes in two versions: narration and strings, as in the original work, and narration and choir. This flexibility allows for a variety of performance configurations, including performances without a choir, using any group of narrators alongside strings.
"I Hope" symbolizes the world united in a joint expression of hope, a declaration that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries. It invites us to voice our deepest hopes for a better world.
DETAILS
Voices: SATB or SSAA with narration
Duration: 3 minutes
Instrumentation: Unaccompanied (opt. piano)
Licensing: Kim André Arnesen Music
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SATB
SSAA
Narration and Strings (no choir)
LYRICS
Self-written one-sentence texts by the singers/narrators.
DELIVERY AND TERMS
Digital Process: We operate a purely digital delivery system. Physical delivery of scores by post is not available.
Printing Recommendations: We suggest printing this score on tabloid-sized (11×17 inches) paper in booklet style for best readability. The pages should be folded in half and secured with staples down the middle.
Format and Pagination: Scores are provided in digital PDF format. They are set for portrait letter paper size (8.5 x 11"/216 x 280 mm), with the full version spanning 8 pages and the version for narrators only comprising 4 pages.
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Copyright and Licensing: Each performer, including singers and musicians, must have their own digital score, regardless of their ability to read music. Performing without a licensed copy for each ensemble member is a breach of copyright.
