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Peace, I leave with you: A cappella

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Peace, I leave with you: A cappella

Peace, I leave with you: A cappella

By Dominick DiOrio

Item: 98-EP68452
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Peace, I leave with you was originally written as part of a summer retreat at the Norfolk Music Festival. Appropriate for any time of the church year, the work is set in a fresh, flowing harmonic style that works well with choirs of all sizes and abilities. The text from John 14 works well as a choral benediction, introit, or offering. The work is also a good choice for concert occasions, as the text is inherently ecumenical and inclusive in its message. The premiere performance was given in 2007 by the Harvard Choral Fellows and Carson Cooman, conductor.

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Additional Details
Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 12
ISBN10: 0-30-075844-8
ISBN13: 979-0-30-075844-2
SKU: 98-EP68452

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About the Composer: Dominick DiOrio

Dominick DiOrio is a composer whose work spans sacred music, instrumental pieces, and choral literature. His compositional voice draws from both contemporary harmonic language and the traditions of choral writing, making his pieces accessible to singers across skill levels while maintaining musical substance.

Why we love this

DiOrio's setting resists the temptation to over-complicate a profound text. The flowing harmonic language sits naturally for singers, the piece scales effortlessly from smaller choirs to larger ensembles, and it genuinely functions as either a concert work or a liturgical one without feeling pulled in two directions.

What to expect

The harmonic landscape feels open and contemporary without sacrificing warmth. There is a quietness to the piece that invites reflection, yet the writing carries enough rhythmic and textural interest to keep singers engaged throughout.

Who it's for

This piece works for treble, mixed, or sectional ensembles at intermediate level and above. Choirs seeking material that bridges concert and liturgical contexts will find immediate use here, whether programming a church service or a secular concert.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrases with gentle forward motion; the "fresh, flowing" character depends on avoiding a static or overly reverent tempo.
  • Balance the inner voices carefully during harmonic shifts so the text remains the primary focus rather than the chord progressions.
  • Use the text's natural punctuation (commas and periods in the John 14 passage) to guide your phrase endings and breathing points.

How to use it

Program this as a benediction or closing piece on a mixed concert program, where its contemplative quality offers a graceful transition from more energetic repertoire. In a liturgical setting, it serves equally well as an introit or offertory, making it a versatile choice for recurring church calendar occasions.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained lines with harmonic independence
  • Balancing inner voice entrances within a full texture
  • Phrasing text-driven music across flowing harmonic changes
  • Ensemble blend in contemporary choral writing

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