In Flanders Fields
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About This Piece
A beautiful setting of the famous World War I poem by John McCrae, this piece is a perfect fit for any concert, veteran ceremony, or Memorial Day event. Written for A Cappella voices but featuring an optional accompaniment, this work is approachable for ensembles at developing through advanced levels.
Details
- Voicing
- SATB
- Composer
- Stephen Rew
- Duration
- 3:21
Stephen Rew holds his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education from the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. In over a decade as a public educator, he has received his district’s Teacher of the Year Award twice and is sought after as a clinician and motivational speaker. Currently, Rew serves as the West Central Missouri Music Educators Association District Vice-President for Elementary Choirs and the newly elected President-Elect of MCDA. He is a full-time music educator at Raymore-Peculiar High School in Raymore, Missouri, and a dedicated church musician, serving as music director at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Stephen lives in his dream home with his wife, Cindy, and their two children, Mason and Chloe, who are often the subject of many lighthearted Facebook posts and photos.
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In Flanders fields the poppies blow (grow) Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. by John McCrae (1872–1918)