Child's Carol (Pemiere).mp3

A Red, Red Rose by Logan Severson Willson
Text by Robert Burns

O my Luve is like a red, red rose
   That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve is like the melody
   That’s sweetly played in tune.

So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
   So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
   Till a’ the seas gang dry.

Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
   And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;
I will love thee still, my dear,
   While the sands o’ life shall run.

And fare thee weel, my only luve!
   And fare thee weel awhile!
And I will come again, my luve,
   Though it were ten thousand mile.

Performance by 3 in the Afternoon 

Rachel Nolan: Part 1
Eleanor Baker: Part 2
Haylie Kaufman: Part 3

A Red, Red Rose (Demo)

A Wood Fairy's Slumber (Midi)

Catching Moments (Midi)

Love Drives Out Hate (Midi)

I don't ask you to love me (Midi)

Let Love Be Known (Midi)

Quia fecit mihi magna - Bach February 15, 2025

I had the immense privilege of having my piece read through by some wonderful Voces8 US Scholars colleagues during a recording session at MPR studios. The audio for this video was captured during that read-through.

Sara Teasdale’s The Answer speaks to the courage of living in a world that often mistakes sensitivity for weakness. Her words remind us that to feel deeply is not a flaw but a form of strength. 

I hope that in hard times you my find peace in our own resilience and to see beauty in the fullness of being human.

Text:
When I go back to earth
And all my joyous body
Puts off the red and white
That once had been so proud,
If men should pass above
With false and feeble pity,
My dust will find a voice
To answer them aloud:

“Be still, I am content,
Take back your poor compassion—
Joy was a flame in me
Too steady to destroy.
Lithe as a bending reed
Loving the storm that sways her—
I found more joy in sorrow
Than you could find in joy.”

The Answer - Voces8 US Scholars

Let Love Be Known (Cantai)

I don't ask you to love me (Cantai)

Logan Severson Willson is a bass-baritone, composer, and conductor from Tucson, Arizona, who is particularly passionate about collaborative musicianship, especially in small ensemble settings. He has been fortunate to share this passion on stage as a soloist, conductor, and ensemble member in collaborations with award-winning ensembles such as the Swingle Singers, The Real Group, and Chanticleer. Additionally, Logan has been privileged to appear regularly with the Sedona Academy of Chamber Singers, High Altitude Vocal Jazz, and Shrine of the Ages, where he served as section leader.

As a composer, Logan's work explores themes of unity in our shared humanity. Logan publishes his work on his website and is always eager to take on new commissions and projects. His music has been honored with global performances by professional, school, church, and community ensembles.

Currently, Logan enjoys singing with the Voces8 US Scholars, serving as a choral intern at the Church of the Red Rocks, and participating in the musical opportunities offered to him all across the world.

Outside of music, you can find him racing bicycles.

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