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Download a Preview PDF<\/h2>\n\n\n\tDownload “Weaving the World for chorus, full score”\tpjm-weaving-full-preview-2016.pdf\t\t– Downloaded 4122 times\t\t– 497.83 KB<\/small>\n<\/a>\n\n

Notes<\/h2>\n

The theme of Weaving the World is the contrast between the natural places where our soul finds refuge and peace, and the knowledge of a far-away war and its consequences. The music is joyful, spirited, at times prayerful. Sometimes, it reflects the lively soundscape of a swamp. The celebration of nature’s beauty contrasts with the distant drumbeat of war.<\/p>\n

The text by Janisse Ray juxtaposes images about being in the heart of a southern swamp (Okeefenokee, one of her favorite locations), a peaceful and safe refuge, where:<\/p>\n

\u201cevery night the spiders weave the world back together\u2026 Each new-made web shines gossamer in the new sun\u201d<\/p>\n

These verses are juxtaposed with words about the mental anguish of war:<\/p>\n

\u201cSomewhere\/Someone is planning to kill\/Someone has been killed\/ Someone grieves\/Someone hides in fear\u201d<\/p>\n

The text ends with optimism and hope: the forces that draw us together are stronger than the forces that pull us apart. It is a spiritual text, but not of a particular religion.<\/p>\n

The choral parts are challenging for amateur choirs. It is often tonal with complex harmonies anchored in tonal centers. The melodies are flowing and lyrical and very singable.<\/p>\n

A small instrumental ensemble accompanies the chorus: piano, oboe and 2 to 3 percussionists.<\/p>\n

The vocal score is 34 pages, not including front matter.<\/p>\n

Listen<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Listen<\/strong> to the premiere performance, streaming hosted at SoundClick:<\/p>\n

SoundClick streaming: First half of Weaving the World
\n<\/a>SoundClick streaming: Second half of Weaving the World<\/a><\/p>\n

More about Weaving the World<\/h2>\n

Read the text<\/a> by Janisse Ray<\/p>\n

Download Program notes<\/a><\/p>\n

Read about the consortium<\/a> that commissioned Weaving the World.<\/p>\n

Planning<\/h2>\n

Buy the full score or examine a preview copy.<\/p>\n

Buy the vocal score with rehearsal piano on this page.<\/p>\n

Download a free copy of the oboe and percussion parts. Then get a local chorus to play Weaving the World!<\/p>\n

Buy a set of performance materials on this page with the “Duplicate for ensemble” option. Get all the instrumental parts: piano performance part, oboe and percussion, and permission to print as many copies as you need for your chorus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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