When Storms Arise
This setting of the sacred text by Paul Laurence Dunbar shares a timeless and heartfelt expression of hope in the midst of struggle. A Runner-Up in the 2022 American Choral Directors Association Pearl Prize, this piece was commended for its musical effectiveness within simplistic and approachable vocal writing—a welcome repertoire choice for any choir!
About the Work
During times of uncertainty when fear can become overwhelming, this setting of sacred text by Paul Laurence Dunbar expresses a needed message of hope. I felt that this optimistic assurance should fall on the hearts, minds, and voices of all people. From the first measures of piano as the “storms arise” to the final moments of the choir’s contemplative hums, may the singer and listener alike find comfort in these words.
-Blake