Abraham Lincoln: A Lasting Peace: SATB Choral Octavo
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Abraham Lincoln: A Lasting Peace: SATB Choral Octavo

By John Jacobson / By Audrey Snyder

Item: 35-DS00305517
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 48
SKU: 35-DS00305517

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About the Composer: John Jacobson

John Jacobson

John Jacobson has built a career at the intersection of music education and social impact. Recognized by President George Bush as a Point of Light award winner for his work combining music with charitable service, Jacobson founded America Sings! Inc., a nonprofit that mobilizes young performers as community volunteers. His formal training includes a bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies from Georgetown University.

As a prolific composer and author, Jacobson has created musicals and choral works performed by millions of students globally. His credits span major productions with Walt Disney, directing festival ensembles and broadcast performances including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and presidential inaugurations. He spent 19 years as Senior Contributing Writer for John Jacobson's Music Express Magazine and currently serves as president and creative director for JJ and Me, Inc., with publications through E.C. Schirmer and Alfred Publications.

Why we love this

Jacobson and Snyder craft a piece that honors historical weight without becoming heavy-handed. The 48-page score gives your choir room to explore Lincoln's legacy through music that feels accessible yet dignified, making it a natural fit for veteran's programs, presidents' day concerts, or any program seeking work that speaks to civic values without sacrificing musicality.

What to expect

The piece carries a sense of reverence paired with forward momentum. You'll experience moments of quiet reflection alongside passages that build with gathering strength, creating a musical narrative that honors both Lincoln's sacrifice and the lasting impact of his vision.

Who it's for

This octavo serves concert choirs and secular ensembles looking for repertoire that addresses American history and values. It works equally well for advanced high school programs and community choirs with solid fundamental skills.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the patriotic elements with introspection. Lincoln's story contains both triumph and profound sorrow; let your soloists and section leads shape the emotional arc rather than playing everything at full volume.
  • Attend closely to text clarity, especially in faster passages. This repertoire asks your singers to communicate ideas to an audience unfamiliar with the score, so diction rehearsals will pay immediate dividends.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment not as a crutch but as a model for phrasing and tempo relationships. Listen together as an ensemble to absorb how the composers imagine transitions and builds.

How to use it

Consider pairing this with other American choral works to create a concert theme exploring patriotism and leadership. It also serves effectively as a centerpiece for programs marking Lincoln's birthday, Presidents' Day, or civic observance concerts where the choir wants to engage meaningfully with historical content.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustained legit singing through longer phrases
  • Text expression and communicating historical narrative through music
  • Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining individual line clarity in SATB voicing
  • Dynamic control and emotional shaping appropriate to patriotic and reflective content

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