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Chorus
2017
- Program Notes
- Light the World (2017) for SATB Chorus a cappella Text: Robert Bode Program Note: “Light the World” was commissioned by Te Deum, Matthew Christopher Shepard, conductor, for the 10th Anniversary Season in Kansas City, Missouri. Robert Bode wrote this beautiful poem for the occasion, which made composing this blessing to commemorate Te Deum’s anniversary an even greater honor for me. A Prayer for Blessing May the Mother in us comfort us And the Father in us protect us; May the Daughter in us bring us Hope And the Son within us increase our Joy. May the Dancer in us move us And the Poet inspire our Song. May the Explorer embolden us And the Artist honor the Beauty that holds us. May we all be Creators and Priests and Nurses and Heroes, And may our Song lift beyond these walls To light the world.
- Performer Credits
- Te Deum Chamber Choir, Matthew Shepherd, Conductor