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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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Say It Out Loud

Name: Say It Out Loud
SKU: JH-C050
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Jocelyn Hagen

A powerful statement for speaking your truth.

Difficulty: 4

Duration: 3-5 min.

JH-C050

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SATB divisi choir, body percussion

There comes a time when it is no longer appropriate to stay silent. This piece channels the courage and strength needed to speak out against injustice.

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Speak up, talk it out.
Give voice to your pain
and say it out loud.
Call out the oppressor.
If you cannot summon
your strength,
trust someone.
Allow them to lead
the way out.
Don’t let hope make you stay
in a soul-wrenching place
nor allow anyone
to invalidate you.

~ Michelle G. Stradford (p. 52)

Even the strongest voice
can be misdirected,
persuaded to abandon reason,
ditch deep-rooted beliefs,
doubt their prowess,
themselves,
and join the chorus of lies
that drum loudest.
project your voice,
stand guard of your
conviction.

Voice Your Conviction

~ Michelle G. Stradford (p. 36)

Both poems are from I’m Rising, published in 2019. Used with permission.

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