Oath Taking
by Elizabeth Alexander
High Voice - Sheet Music

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Vocal Solo (High voice and piano) - Moderate

SKU: SF.SEA-073-02

Composed by Elizabeth Alexander. Art Song. With Text language: English. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Seafarer Press (SF.SEA-073-02).

Text by Opal Palmer Adisa.

Opal Palmer Adisa's rich, visceral poem, "Oath Taking," expresses a passionate desire for integrity and trust. This powerful musical setting captures the ferocity, determination and gentleness of Adisa's deeply felt words.

Commissioned by Carol A. Harris (Saint Paul, MN) Commissioned on the occasion of the birthday of Robert C. Ruud
Composer's Note: For me, "Oath Taking" reflects not only Adisa's words, but also the character of Carol Harris, the singer who commissioned the song - both her art and life are deeply informed by precise communication, principled action, and a passionate engagement with truth. Range: high voice (d'-f#").