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An Open Letter to Suicide

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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

about this work:

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

SSAA:

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Performers:
Chelsea Smith, speaker
Illinois State Women’s Choir
Professor Kristin Moroni-Ramseyer, director

SATB:

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Performers:
Chelsea Smith, speaker
The No-Name Chorale
Dr. Andy Jensen, director
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Oedipus

Performers:

Owen McGee
Leah Soderstrom
Sarah Ford
Tore DeLaney
Al Vitucci
Simran Sachdev
Malachi Hurndon
Rondale Gray
Bobby Voss
Will Olson

Production Team:

Director: Kristin L. Schoenback 
Asst. Dir: Daniel Brandt
Composer: Cristian Larios
Movement: John Tovar
Scenic Design: Kim Lartz
Lighting Design: Erica Lauren Maholmes
Costume Design: Nicole Rae Kippen
Sound design: Angelina Throckmartin

In the spring of 2017, MFA Student at Illinois State, Kristin Schoenback approached me about writing music for her production of Oedipus. Throughout this adaptation by Ellen McLaughlin the chorus plays an integral role in the story telling. Through the music, we tried to convey the chorus’ suffering. They were so moved by their pain that it was transcended into song.