Sanctuary: A Prayer for Peace

March 2025. SATB (divisi) a cappella / 3:00

Score PDF

A lofty setting of the simple Poor Clares Galway prayer.

For those who are fleeing: sanctuary

For those who are staying: safety

For those who are fighting: peace

For those whose hearts are breaking: comfort

For those who see no future: hope

Notes:

Much of the piece is SSAATTBB.

Ranges:

  • Soprano 1: C4-C6, Soprano 2: C4-E5

  • Alto: G3-C4

  • Tenor 1: Eb3-B4, Tenor 2: Eb3-G4

  • Baritone: Bb2-D4, Bass: C2-D4