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Timothy C. Takach
Timothy C. Takach Publications
Recognition
A meditative, stirring anthem about the faith and love that always surround us.
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Recognition
SATB, organ, brass, timpani
Minimal divisi in the men’s parts and melodic, instinctive voice leading make this a great choice for a church choir. Add the optional brass and timpani parts make this an impressive anchor to your service.
Composer’s Notes
Julia’s poem, written specifically for this piece, paints a beautiful picture of how we recognize. We recognize light, we recognize love. We recognize an individual deed just as we recognize the warmth of a community. We recognize that faith and love always surround us, and have surrounded us through the years.
– Timothy C. Takach
Text
Sunday morning, here we are
palms open, hearts ready
all a part of god’s body
all a voice in the choir
in the exultation
of our song.
Recognition is as simple
as the lighting
of a candle
one small flame
and its soft glow
all the proof
of your love
of your presence
that we need.
Solid as wood
is your love’s timber
When we take the time
When we take a closer look
we see ring after ring
of love, circling,
reminding us of our history
through the stories and the ages
through the glory and the pain
you and love are always with us,
you and joy,
one and the same.
– Julia Klatt Singer
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