Alone Together, commissioned by the Jordan High School Choir directed by Juan-Jose Garcia II, sets the poignant poem written by the commissioner, Juan-Jose Garcia II. The musical setting begins with a dark, somber four note motive that is split between the Violin & Cello, perhaps representing two people separated by circumstance. There is an occasional 3/4 measure to imply a feeling of longing and incompleteness. The piece starts to shift into a more hopeful tonality at Section D, as the narrator experiences “a presence, all powerful, ever present”. The piece blossoms into a pop-infused Chorus at Section G, where we realize that we may feel alone but we are still together in our hearts.

This piece would fit well in any concert about friendship and/or featuring a Mixed Voice Choir.

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