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MusicSpoke

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Draw Us Near

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Draw Us Near | Joel Thompson | MusicSpoke - $2.00 x

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MusicSpoke · Draw Us Near | Joel Thompson

A setting of an original text for SATB chorus and piano. The music draws on Gospel and jazz idioms and longs for a peace that seems all too absent in the world. The context is made more poignant by the dedication to Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, two African American men who were shot by the police. The music is accessible and will be a great addition to any choral library.

Recording by the Jacksonville University Singers, Riverside High School Choir, and Creekside High School, Julian David Bryson, A. J. Neaher, and Keith Hall, Directors, Choral Invitational Concert 2019.

Featured on the Charles Bruffy Sacred ICON Series and the 2018 AGO Anthem Anthology.

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  • One of the Best Pieces I've Ever Programmed

    Julian Bryson on March 1, 2021

    I programmed this work as the conclusion to a festival concert combining all of our university choirs with two visiting high school ensembles. It was a beautiful experience, and afterwards, several of the students from both ensembles commented that it was a highlight of the evening. The text is powerful, and the musical setting, though entirely accessible, aptly amplifies the message. I recommend this work without hesitation!

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    Joel Thompson

    Score Details

    Score Categories: Choral, Mixed
    Score Tags: satb, piano, gospel, jazz, peace, justice

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