The Gettysburg Address

This beloved speech by Abraham Lincoln, has been dramatically scored for SATB voices and piano.  Perfect for school choirs, community choruses and church choirs alike, this inspirational work is approximately 5 1/2 minutes in length.  It begins with a stately introduction that introduces the famous "Four-score and seven years ago" phrase in a heroic motif sung by the men and echoed by the women.  Mark Hayes has created true text painting utilizing modal melodies, stark dynamic contrasts, tender a cappella sections and a thrilling, soul-stirring climax.