Description
This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I created two sections that rely solely on the idea of descending stepwise motion. Each voice descends at different times and using different note lengths until finally coming to rest. The text takes Latin quotes, phrases and sayings and weaves them into a tapestry that carries a strong and timeless message.
Pacem non bellum – Peace not war
Pacem in eternam – Eternal peace
Dona nobis pacem – Grant us peace
Pacem in Terris – Peace on earth
Scelus est Bellum – War is a crime
Bellum est mundi virus – War is the poison of the world
Si vis pacem para pactem – if you want peace agree to keep the peace
Dona nobis pacem – Grant us peace
Pacem in Terris – Peace on earth
Pacem non bellum – Peace not war
