Awake, My Soul

A brilliant, pulsating piano introduction announces the dawn and invites the voices to join with escalating calls to "Awake, my soul!" As the pulsing continues, the vocal counterpoint gives way to the chordal acclamation, "I will awaken the dawn!" This setting of Psalm 57:8-11 requires an above average accompanist and an energetic choir, but the artistic result will be worth the effort.