The acoustic perfection of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Manhattan is undeniable. During a recent collaboration, the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus and the South Loudoun Youth Chorale joined their talents and voices. Singing Frank Ticheli’s “Earth Song” under the direction of Alex Canovas, these young voices rose to send a message of unity.
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The selection of Frank Ticheli’s “Earth Song” is intentional and conveys a definitive message. The work centers around climate justice, environmental justice, and community empowerment. The message serves as a comforting force, offering refuge from the degradation of society.
Published in 2007 at the height of the Iraq War, Earth Song was anti-war and anti-violence. It was a literal cry for peace. The song begs for healing, the creation of a more sustainable world, and, most of all, hope for a better future. Times have changed, but the song carries the same impactful message and plea.
To hear the angelic sounds of the a cappella youth voices raised within the cathedral lends hope for a future of peace on Earth. The perfect blend of harmonies combines with the powerful words to create strength. The tones reverberate within the cathedral, adding a beautiful resonance to the song.
The combined voices of the South Loudoun Youth Chorale and the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus blend perfectly. The energy of the song rises as the voices intensify, creating a palpable, yet invisible, vibration in the air itself. Although the best way to listen is with your eyes closed, if you watch the video, focus on the singers’ faces. They feel the magic they are creating.
As the camera pans around the cathedral, they are drifting on the wave of energy their raised voices are stirring.
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