EARTH SONG by Frank Ticheli- CENTRAL ISLIP

Sing, Be, Live, See
This dark stormy hour,
the wind, it stirs.
The scorched Earth cries out in vain.

Oh war and power, you blind and blur. The torn heart cries out in pain.

But music and singing have been my refuge,
and music and singing shall be my light.

A light of song, shining strong.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah.

Through darkness and pain and strife,
I'll sing, I'll be, live, see.

Peace.

The Central Islip High School Concert Choir under the direction of John Anthony, performs "Earth Song," by Frank Ticheli at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida for the Festival Disney competition. Frank Ticheli reworked a movement from his instrumental work, "Sanctuary" specifically for choir. If you get he opportunity to hear that concert band arrangement you should- it is very beautiful and quite moving.

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[steelvenom2003]

God, I can't even get past the first word without melting.

[magermax000]

My school's choir sings this tonight, and this arrangement is awesome. I get goosebumps every time I hear it.

[bluesguitardude]

this wasn't the song i was looking for... screw this, im glad i found it...

[ellapantss]

you directed us for area all-state!! :D

[SexyComedian25]

I'm learning this song in my own choir class(: baha

[DellDude629]

This is gorgeous! I see Frank Ticheli himself commented on this performance. Congratulations!

[sweettart538]

my choir is doing this for UIL contest and i hope we can do this justice...

its so beautiful. i've never heard a song that puts my feelings of life into such an art. i cant wait! also i started crying a bit when i first heard this and i mean LISTENED.

[Virtuosa19]

Wow I didn't even know this was a high school when I was listening until I read the description. I kept thinking, wow this is a really good college choir. You guys sound amazing. Good job.

[LonelyPuRpLeDiNo]

my school choir sand this :)

[ethon1989]

Wow,, This is Impressive, Bravo! Please Share me the score.. :)

[Solo0122]

Choir > BAND!

[truegirl2anna]

first time i heard this song i cried like a baby