For the Chamber Singers of Landon School, Bethesda, Maryland, and their director, Michael Wu
For My Brother Male Chorus, TBB and Piano My brother, In every raging storm, may you be oak and rock, In tender slants of sun, may you be vine and flower . And as you climb to heights unknown, may you remain a humble soul: Side with the poor, side with the weak, Side with those wronged, and those in need. With loyal heart and purest hands, be generous My brother.
My brother, On your journey forward, befriend heroic souls. In your golden dawning, seek a grander day for all. And as you walk in bravery, may you remain a gentle soul: In beauty, breathe--and take a pause, Be moved to tears. Sing songs of love. With tender heart and listening ear, be stronger My brother.
Text adapted by ANDREA RAMSEY Based on the eulogy delivered by ROBERT INGERSOLL
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© 2016 by Andreato L. Ramsey This score is not licensed for performance. Please Copyright visit MusicSpoke.com purchase performance copies.