Darkness Fades Away

Description

Soprano, Alto, Piano — Darkness Fades Away is written as an accessible song for young voices that speaks to our hopes for a kinder and more empathetic world. The melody utilizes a subtle meter change from 2 /4 to 3/4 in order to emphasize the second beat and allow it space to grow into the next note. When the optional counter-melody is introduced, the rhythm relies on an off-beat pattern, but be sure not to accent those notes. Both melody and counter-melody are meant to flow gently with a little movement throughout. Note the repeated use of a 7thxa0(low sol to fa) to introduce the main motif.The ending section grows to its climax (m. 80-82) with optional notes for higher voices that feel comfortable in that range. After the voices echo and repeat the main theme, the rallentando and subsequent caesura (m. 104-106) allow for some freedom in direction until the piano reinforces the original tempo before itself fading away. Mark Henry's original text exudes hope and empathy while affording treble choirs of all sizes a musically rewarding experience with accessible, beautiful melodies and countermelodies. A wonderful programming choice throughout the year.

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