In George Ella Lyon’s poem, “Growing Light,” an isolated poet reaches out to an imagined reader, offering encouragement and solidarity. This expressive musical setting reflects this sense of solitude and strength, featuring prominent vocal and instrumental solos.
A moving musical testimony to art’s ability to speak the truth, transcending the limitations of time and space.
All three instrumentalists are prominent players in the drama of this piece, from the quiet passion of the violinist's first note to its final ethereal echoes. The instrumental parts for the chamber version of this piece are the same as those for the choral version.
Item | Instrumentation/Voicing | Duration | Level | Audio | Peruse | Delivery Method (Print vs. Digital) | Price | Quantity |
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SEA-024-00 | SSA, flute, violin, piano - Choral Score | 7' | MA |
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Sheet Music | $3.00 | ||
SEA-024-00DEL | SSA, flute, violin, piano - Choral Score | 7' | MA |
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Licensed PDF | $3.00 | ||
SEA-024-01 | vocal trio, flute, violin, piano - Score | 7' | MA | https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/i_write_this_poem_out_of_darkness.mp3 |
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Sheet Music | $4.50 | |
SEA-024-01DEL | vocal trio, flute, violin, piano - Score | 7'00" | MA | https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/i_write_this_poem_out_of_darkness.mp3 |
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Licensed PDF | $2.50 | |
SEA-024-02F | All Voicings - Flute & Violin Parts(Click on PDF icon to download parts) | 7' | MA |
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Free PDF | $0.00 |
Vocal Trio
Premiere: Women’s Works: Kristin Park, Carol Buckley, Jayne Demakos (Ithaca, NY)
Ann Tedards, Elizabeth Wood, and Giselle Wyers / J Michele Edwards. (Boise, ID)
Lynnéa Bartel Nickel, Emily Oickle, Ruch Wong-Miller and Annika Hanson / Erin Craig (Edmonton, AB CANADA)
Women’s Works: Kristin Park, Carol Buckley, Jayne Demakos (Aurora and Ithaca, NY)
SSA choir
Premiere: Jezic Ensemble / Margie Farmer (Baltimore, MD)
Mixed Voices of Edmondton's Choral Community / Erin Craig. Masters Graduation Recital (Edmonton, AL CANADA)
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