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Instrumentation: Soprano soloist + piano
Duration: 2’27”
Poet: Carl Sandburg
Text:
Bend low again, night of summer stars.
So near you are, sky of summer stars,
So near, a long-arm man can pick off stars,
Pick off what he wants in the sky bowl,
So near you are, summer stars,
So near, strumming, strumming,
So lazy and hum-strumming.
-Carl Sandburg
This poem is in the public domain.
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Instrumentation: SSAATTBB chorus + speakers
Duration: 5’14”
Poet: Cristian Larios with other text from Know Your Rights presentation by the Chicago Legal Protection Fund
In 2017 I was able to work with The Resurrection Project in Chicago, a community based organization. They provide a variety of services to the Pilsen community , a primarily Latinx neighborhood, including education and resources for immigrants. Throughout my time with TRP, I worked heavilty with community navigators who traveled throughout Chicago to spread information regarding immigration.
in this house is for those affected by the current rhetoric surrounding immigration, especially those in the latine community. So often we are degraded by politicians and attacked verbally and physically. Not the mention the mistreatment from ICE officials and facilities. The piece aims to highlight the internal trauma and constant fear undocumented immigrants face daily. in this house also serves as a reminder, that undocumented immigrants are human people who deserve grace and love. Refugees and immigrants leave their countries for various reasons, usually out of their control.
Text:
If you are detained by ICE:
1) Remain Silent
2) You have the right to not sign anything
3) You have the right to call an attorney or emergency contact
4) You have the right to call your consulate
5) You have the right to find out your Alien Number
Todos tenemos estos derechos
If ICE comes to your home, do not open the door
You are NOT required to open the door unless ICE has a warrant signed by a judge
Ask them to show you the warrant – Slide it under your door or hold it up to the window
IF THEY TRY TO FORCE THE DOOR OPEN Write down the agents’ badge numbers and vehicles’ license plate numbers
– from Know and Exercise Your Rights presentation by Chicago Legal Protection Fund Community Navigator Fund
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this house was built dreams
and fears and hope and the unknown
this house was built on tradition and love and food
in this house we harbor “druglords, rapist, illegals, and aliens”
in this house we harbor tias, primos, and hermanas
in this house we harbor innovators, workers, and dreamers
dios te bendiga
-Cristian Larios
https://issuu.com/cristianlarios/docs/over_the_rainbow_-_full_score
arranged for the No-Name Chorale 2018 Summer Session and Andy Jensen
https://issuu.com/cristianlarios/docs/on___off_-_full_score
Performed by Secondary Dominance from Illinois State University, Normal IL
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Instrumentation: SSAA or SATB + speaker
Duration: 7’30”
Poet: Chelsea Smith
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
Proverbs 31:25
In 2016, Professor Moroni approached me about writing a piece with the text of a spoken word her student had posted on Facebook. The piece was reflective of her struggles with anxiety and depression. Professor Moroni saw this as an opportunity to highlight an important issue through song and share Chelsea’s story.
If you or anyone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts please contact the suicide prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
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