My Brothers & My Sisters
My Brothers & My Sisters
SA 2-part choir with piano.
Words & Music by Karen Shell.
A song of forgiveness. Based on Matthew 5: 23–24 and Penitential Rite A, perfect for the first part of Lent; easily performed by elementary grades. Three unison verses and 2-part refrain. Easy-intermediate accompaniment.
A NOTE FROM THE COMPOSER
This song was a favorite of the youth choir I directed for several years. The alto harmony is simple to learn, and the "mantra refrain" at the end has a satisfying build of intensity the children enjoyed. Although the song is also appropriate for adults to sing, the poignancy of children calling upon us to forgive each other was not lost on the teary-eyed congregation! More details and an audio sample in the blog entry, “My Brothers & My Sisters”