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Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace: SATB Choral Octavo

By Lloyd Larson

Item: 35-DS01230779

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 18
SKU: 35-DS01230779

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About the Composer: Lloyd Larson

Lloyd Larson is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans choral, instrumental, and vocal idioms. His compositions are known for accessibility paired with musical substance; he writes idiomatically for singers while maintaining harmonic sophistication and emotional depth. Larson's output has made him a fixture in school and church music programming, where his pieces consistently balance the needs of developing ensembles with the demands of meaningful performance.

Throughout his career, Larson has demonstrated a gift for setting texts that resonate with singers and audiences. His arrangements and original works appear regularly in contest festivals and concert seasons at every level, reflecting both his understanding of ensemble capabilities and his commitment to music that serves performers and listeners alike.

Why we love this

Larson's setting captures the contemplative beauty of this peace prayer without resorting to saccharine gestures. The harmonic language feels fresh yet accessible; the piece moves confidently through its emotional arc while remaining singable for intermediate choirs. This is the kind of work that becomes a repertoire staple because it serves equally well in a concert setting or as a meaningful closing piece for a spring festival.

What to expect

Quiet reflection that grows into quiet conviction. The piece unfolds with contemplative dignity, allowing space for the prayer's meaning to settle on singers and listeners. There's warmth here, but never sentimentality; the harmonic motion feels purposeful and the overall arc builds toward gentle affirmation rather than dramatic climax.

Who it's for

High school and early college choirs seeking repertoire that combines musical substance with spiritual sincerity. Directors who want a piece substantive enough to anchor a concert but approachable enough for choirs without extensive advanced training.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay particular attention to the text delivery, especially in moments where the parts overlap. The meaning of the words should remain clear even when the harmonic texture thickens.
  • Approach the dynamic arc as narrative rather than mechanical; let the text naturally shape when you push forward and when you pull back.
  • Balance the soprano line carefully where it sits above the other voices. It should soar without drowning out the inner harmonic voices that support it.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a closing piece for concerts centered on spirituality, service, or reflection without requiring an explicitly sacred context. It pairs well with other Larson settings or with contrasting contemporary choral works, giving audiences a moment of stillness before departing. Many directors also program it as the finale to a mixed seasonal concert, where its meditative quality provides strong closure.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing multiple melodic lines within a single phrase
  • Sustaining soft dynamics with core support and intention
  • Text-driven interpretation of harmonic movement
  • Blend and intonation in close-voiced SATB writing

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