"I will both lie down and sleep in peace..."
Psalm 4:8, Psalm 23
String Orchestra • Grade 3-3.5 • ca. 5:55 • (2022)
Con Sentimento q= 65
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Program Notes
A reflection on faith and hope that brings comfort, restfulness, and peace of mind. The music is intentionally sentimental in both melodic and harmonic material. A special thank you to the musical influence of Ralph Vaughn Williams and Howard Hanson.
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“I will both lie down and sleep in peace for you alone, Lord, make me live in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)
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"The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff ​— ​they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live." (Psalms 23)
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Instrumentation
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
String Bass