Bow and Bend

Description

Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2, Piano — Written for the New York Women's Chorus and the composer's dear friend John Morgan, Robert Dennis' Bow and Bend for SSAA choir with keyboard is a collection of six songs colored by Shaker beliefs of personal revelation, equality between the sexes, celibacy and dedication to work. The first and last movements ("Grant, O Lord") are based on a Shaker hymn tune, and the rest of the music is original, reflecting the Shaker spirit of simplicity.