Alone Together (PERUSAL SCORE) by Amy Gordon

Alone Together

Instrumentation: SATB Choir, Violin, Cello &

Duration: 4 Minutes

Music by Amy Gordon

Text by Juan-Jose Garcia II

Piano

Alone Together, commissioned by the Jordan High School Choir directed by Juan-Jose Garcia II, sets the poignant poem wriYen by the commissioner, Juan-Jose Garcia II. The musical se[ng begins with a dark, somber four note moCve that is split between the Violin & Cello, perhaps represenCng two people separated by circumstance. There is an occasional 3/4 measure to imply a feeling of longing and incompleteness. The piece starts to shi` into a more hopeful tonality at SecCon D, as the narrator experiences "a presence, all powerful, ever present". The piece blossoms into a pop-infused Chorus at SecCon G, where we realize that we may feel alone but we are sCll together in our hearts.

This piece would ﬁt well in any concert about friendship and/or featuring a Mixed Voice Choir.

Text

As I walk across the shore

And reach out for something more, I feel the pangs of loneliness ﬁll my Cred soul.

I ask why, why this feeling

But I am silent, ever grieving And I believe that there is nothing le` in store.

Then I am awoken by a presence All powerful, ever present It surrounds me Envelops me. Brings me joy, I ﬁnd my voice.

As I look around to see My friends’ alone together, with me.

Alone Together

We are Alone Together. Wherever we may go, Through oceans wide and depths below. Our ships may part, But we hold each other's hearts. Alone Together

ABOUT THE POET: Juan-Jose Garcia II is a high school music educator and singer based in Long Beach, CA. Born in West Covina to Central American parents, he earned his Bachelor's in Music EducaCon from California State University, Fullerton in 2016. He has performed at presCgious venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall, directed award-winning ensembles in performances across the communiCes of Southern California, and led student choirs on naConal tours. Outside of teaching, Juan-Jose enjoys hiking, cooking, and collecCng trading cards. His philosophy is simple and one taught to him by his mentor, Dr. Christopher Peterson: "Everything we do, we do together," emphasizing the importance of community and connecCon in all aspects of life.

ABOUT THE COMPOSER: Amy Gordon is an acCve composer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist based in Los Angeles, CA. As a choral composer, she has worked with and been commissioned by numerous choirs, including being the composer-in-residence for Nova Vocal Ensemble. She has also scored numerous ﬁlms and webcasts. She has a BA in ComposiCon from Loyola Marymount University and an MM in ComposiCon from California State University, Long Beach.

Alone Together

Music by Amy Gordon

Text by Juan-Jose Garcia II

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Alone Together (PERUSAL SCORE) by Amy Gordon

Published on May 27, 2025

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Alone Together, commissioned by the Jordan High School Choir directed by Juan-Jose Garcia II, sets the poignant poem written by the commissioner, Juan-Jose Garcia II. The musical setting begins with a dark, somber four note motive that is split between the Violin & Cello, perhaps representing two people separated by circumstance. There is an occasional 3/4 measure to imply a feeling of longing and incompleteness. The piece starts to shift into a more hopeful tonality at Section D, as the narrator experiences "a presence, all powerful, ever present". The piece blossoms into a pop-infused Chorus at Section G, where we realize that we may feel alone but we are still together in our hearts. This piece would fit well in any concert about friendship and/or featuring a Mixed Voice Choir.