Elegy by Jake Runestad Divisi - Sheet Music
By Jake RunestadJohn and Mary Byun lost their unborn twin girls in October of 2003 at 26 weeks due to complications from twin to twin transfusion syndrome. For his performance at the 2020 ACDA Western Region Conference, John asked me to create a musical work to remember his daughters. This work explores a tradition called keening, found in numerous cultures around the globe, in which a mournful lament is sung as part of a ritual honoring those who have passed on before us.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Choir Baritone Voice Voice Solo
- Composers:
- Jake Runestad
- Publishers:
- Jake Runestad Music
- Format:
- Octavo
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Methods and More
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Artist:
- Jake Runestad
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 16
- Size:
- 6.75 x 10.25 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.13 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: GI.JR0082
Composed by Jake Runestad. Music Education. Octavo. 16 pages. Jake Runestad Music #JR0082. Published by Jake Runestad Music (GI.JR0082).6.75 x 10.25 inches. Text by Rumi.
John and Mary Byun lost their unborn twin girls in October of 2003 at 26 weeks due to complications from twin to twin transfusion syndrome. For his performance at the 2020 ACDA Western Region Conference, John asked me to create a musical work to remember his daughters. This work explores a tradition called keening, found in numerous cultures around the globe, in which a mournful lament is sung as part of a ritual honoring those who have passed on before us.
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- Publisher:
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