Work
Hold the Wind
for SSAA choir
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About
This setting continues a series of pieces using texts from the tradition of the African-American spirituals. It uses typical melodic and rhythmic ideas from pieces in that tradition. The opening lines recur as a refrain but also appear within each verse. As with many spirituals, the text tells of the promise of heaven.
Piano may be used for rehearsal purposes.
Commissioned note
Written for the North Shore Ladies Choir and conductor Sheila Fox Evans
Text note
Text from traditional African-American spiritual
Performance history
14 Jun 2008: Performed by the North Shore Ladies Choir, conducted by Sheila Fox Evans at St. George's Church, Takapuna