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Jocelyn Hagen

Jocelyn Hagen composes music that has been described as “simply magical” (Fanfare Magazine) and “dramatic and deeply moving” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis/St. Paul). She is a pioneer in the field of composition, pushing the expectations of musicians and audiences with large-scale multimedia works, electro-acoustic music, dance, opera, and publishing. Her first forays into composition were via...

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Timothy C. Takach

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Havaa’s Lullaby (SA)

Name: Havaa's Lullaby (SA)
SKU: GP-N001.1
Availability: InStock

Jocelyn Hagen, Timothy C. Takach

A beautiful and elegant lullaby as performed by Nation.

Difficulty: 2

Duration: less than 3 min.

GP-N001.1

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Havaa’s Lullaby

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SA a cappella
As sung by Nation.

This simple song was written by Hagen and Takach as a lullaby to a newborn baby named Havaa. A gentle 7/4 meter supports Suzanne Swanson’s poem beautifully. Perfect for beginning ensembles or as a prelude to another piece on your program.

Composer’s Notes

This piece was written for our God-Daughter Havaa. Since her father is a jazz musician, we thought it appropriate to write it in a mixed meter, which only increased the motion of the melodies. This can be sung as a duet or by multiple sections of a choir. It should stay fairly quiet throughout, like a true lullaby. “Havaa’s Lullaby” has been used crib-side as well as on stage in a Nation concert.

– Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach