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SATB and Trombone Choir

SATB and Piano

A Friend's Greeting sets Edgar Guest's poem of the same name, which expresses a deep gratitude toward a dear friend, simply for being a part of the poet's life. My intention with setting this text was to offer my own thanks to those who have supported me through the hardest parts of my life with their friendship, not least of which has been the past few years facing the hardships of a global pandemic. While originally written for SATB chorus and Trombone Choir, I find the piano reduction to be equally capable of communicating the love and gratitude that I intended. This piece was premiered by the USC Thornton University Chorus at the 2021 USC Winter Gala, a performance that had to be held virtually, due to the rising of yet another variant of COVID-19. The work was directed by my dear friend and colleague, Stevie J. Hirner, whose friendship and support was at the forefront of my thoughts while writing the work. It is my deepest hope that, whosoever performs this piece in the future, either director or singer, does so with someone in mind with whom they would like to share their gratitude, and that such expression is not limited to the scope of the music on the page, but takes shape every day in those peoples' lives.

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