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- Joseph M. Martin
Song of Wisdom — from “The Old Turtle” (2000)
- Shawnee Press (World)
orchestrated by Brant Adams
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- Chorus
- 35 min
- Douglas Wood
- English
- 16th August 2024, Trueblood Performing Arts Center, Washington Island, WI, United States of America
- 12th May 2025, Great Hall St John's University, Collegeville, MN, United States of America
Programme Note
Song of Wisdom from "Old Turtle" is an uplifting choral and symphonic experience based on the popular children's book "Old Turtle." Douglas Woods's classic story is a powerful acknowledgement of God's supreme love for the Earth and its inhabitants. Joseph Martin transforms the many characters and moods of the book into a musical fantasy that employs abundant text painting and musical imagery — singers actually imitate sounds of animals and nature. An ideal piece for young audiences and for performance by advanced high school, college, and community choirs and orchestras.