CGA1523 How Long?
Description
"It is not words alone - but words set to melody - that give us courage, melt our fears, and propel us into the struggle for justice." -Mark Miller
In the SATB adaptation of How Long, voices plead for an answer to injustice and lament the struggle of waiting. The short, powerful anthem can be woven into a litany or used as an effective prayer response. Also available for solo voice and/or congregation in CGBK72 Roll Down, Justice!
Voicing: SATB with piano
Composer: Mark A. Miller
Season: General, Social Justice, MLK
Additional Resources:
CGBK72 Roll Down, Justice!
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