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Choral
Grant Us Peace
SATB a cappella chorus
Year Written: 2000
Duration: 24:00
Theme: Spiritual; Peace and Reconciliation
DEVELOPED BY DUMASTAR
Commissioned and Premiered By
Ars Nova Singers in Denver and Boulder Colorado, 2000.
Text: Johanna Harrison; Alan-Michael Mayweather; Jessica Vaughan; Traditional Mass
Peace, come down to the world
like sunshine, like rain
Awaken us from our ignorant slumber…
Created is a magnificent site
A colorful song
Echoing
“Dona Nobis Pacem”
Notes
The texts for “Grant us Peace” were commissioned by the composer. The poets
(ages 14) were invited to write poetry inspired by the spirit of the Mass, including
the themes of mercy, peace and belief. Their poetry is juxtaposed with the
traditional texts of the mass.
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