She Who Makes Her Meaning Clear

Poet/Lyricist: 

quote by Audre Lorde (1934-1992)

— from the DARE TO BE POWERFUL choral series —

Part invocation, part call to action, part celebration, this setting of a quote by Audre Lorde was commissioned by MUSE: Cincinnati's Women's Choir to commemorate the choir's 25th anniversary season. Toward the end of her life, Lorde took the name "Gamba Adisa," in an African naming ceremony; it means "Warrior: She who makes her meaning clear. "

Level: 

Mod-Advanced
Item Voicing/Instrumentation Duration Price Audio View Score Quantity
JS-008D
PDF download
SSAAA, hand percussion 4:30 $2.00
JS-008 digital purchase only N/A https://joanszymko.com/sites/joanszymko.com/files/audio_samples/JS-008%20She%20Who%20Makes%20Her%20Meaning%20Clear.mp3
JS-008MXD
PDF download (minimum purchase, 8 copies)
SATBB , hand percussion 4:40 $2.00
JS-008MX digital purchase only N/A

Audio Credits: 

MUSE: Cincinnati Women's Choir, Dr. Catherine Roma, director

Publisher: 

Joan Szymko
Text

She Who Makes Her Meaning Clear

Gamba Adisa!

When I dare to be powerful,

to use my strength in the service of my vision

then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

Gamba Adisa!

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Reviews: 

Performed by the 2013 ACDA National Women's Honor Choir, Sigrid Johnson, conductor