May the Road Rise to Meet You

This well-known Irish Blessing has been set by Charles Kirby especially for choirs containing changing voices. �It may be sung as a three-part arrangement (SSC) or a four-part arrangement (SSCB). �Part IV is optional so the composition may be sung with or without it. �This work may also be sung by older adolescents and adults as SSA or SSAB voicing. �Kirby has designed a very singable piece with a well-written piano accompaniment which may be played by an adolescent or church pianist. �The text is basically secular throughout except for the closing which is analogous to someone parting with a beloved friend. �He or she might say "Goodbye, and God bless you." � It is suitable to be sung at the closing of a concert or worship service.