Mealor I AM THE GENTLE LIGHT

Paul Mealor

I AM THE GENTLE LIGHT for two-part treble choir and orchestra

(2012/2013)

FULL SCORE

NOVELLO

I am the gentle light is dedicated to Christopher Bell and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Boys Choir and was premiered by them on BBC One's Songs of Praise on St Andrew's Day, 2012.

INSTRUMENTATION Two-part treble choir Piano Percussion (1 player): Wind chimes Suspended cymbal

Strings

Duration: circa 2½ minutes

Order No. NOV293909 Vocal Score NOV293920 Parts are available on hire from the publisher.

Also available for two-part treble choir, piano (or organ) and optional guitar NOV293513 Optional guitar part NOV293513-01

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Words & Music: PAUL MEALOR

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