“Border” is an artistic response to the refugee/immigration crisis around the globe (especially in the United States). The opening passage is: “Border, sanctuary, asylum, bridges not walls.” The text draws from (and paraphrases) several sources: contemporary media, Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus,” Matthew 25:31-40, currency, and others. The changing meters of “Border” fill the work with an uptempo, rhythmic energy that propels it forward. “Border” is a call for justice, empathy and compassion, a summons to our collective conscience. It is appropriate for ensembles at the community, collegiate, and advanced high school levels. “timely… It is a call for humanity.” – Susan Glass, Glass Menagerie Chorus, NY; a “powerful statement” – Dr. Heather Mitchell.
“Border” was a winner of a call for scores by the Chorosynthesis Singers and has since been performed by several US choirs, including:
Infinitus at Jacksonville University. Video: https://youtu.be/oDO_PIYo0QY
& the choir at Texas A&M University, Kingsville.
Available at:
MusicSpoke https://musicspoke.com/downloads/border/
Swirly: https://www.swirlymusic.org/music/choral-music/rich-campbell-border-satb-a-cappella/
JW Pepper: https://www.jwpepper.com/Border/11175702.item#.Y0Ct1C-B1qs
SMP: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/border-digital-sheet-music/21556658
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