My final project for my Choral Arranging class was an original composition for SATB choir and piano. 

This song is intended to be an elegy. The 3-note motif that opens and closes the piece consists of the notes D, A, and C#. This is meant to represent my dog, Daisy, who passed away on March 30, 2014. Though she served as the inspiration for this song, the text could be applied to anyone.

Lyrics:
Shine your light from far beyond.
Illuminate this world
As you had done before.

Shine
As I make this wish to you:
Embrace me with your warmth,
If only just once more.

Just like the stars that fill the sky,
You guide me through the darkest nights.
Your voice calls out to me in gentle sighs
And soothes this aching soul of mine.

Shine
While I lay in solitude.
I know the time has come
To spread your wings and soar.

Shine,
Though you sleep just out of reach.
Your light dwells in my heart
And will shine forever more.

Shine (MIDI version)

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