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Jeffrey Derus
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My Heart is a Compass
In dark times one must only follow their heart to guide them home.
SATB a cappella chorus with divisi
After receiving this special commission with Brandon Elliott and Choral Arts Initiative for their 5th Anniversary, I knew I wanted to create a piece that spoke to their mission and vision of providing world class excellence through new choral music.
I started with commissioning a dear friend of mine, Courtney Prather, to write the text. “My Heart is a Compass” speaks about the trials and struggles one faces on a new journey. It calls on the heart to guide you to your destination, whether it be a physical place or a state of mind. The music reflects oceanic seascapes where you can hear the calm before the storm, and the highs and lows of every wave that comes your way. This piece offers a triumphant overcoming of fear and disillusion. Everything you will ever need is within yourself and heart; let your compass guide you to light.
Text
My heart is a compass, guiding me to light.
When darkness chases the fading day,
My heart, a star in the night.
When salty waves are clawing near,
And troubled waters assail the ship,
My compass guides me, steadies my grip.
When winds sing high,
Gust and gale cast adrift,
My compass hoists me, like wind beneath wingtip.
When rope tears, and sails shudder,
And death by tempest is near,
My compass delivers me, I follow the arrow without fear.
My heart is a compass, guiding me to light.
When darkness seduces,
My faithful heart, a star in the night.
-Courtney Prather
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