Home Awaits (String Orchestra Gr. 2)

This haunting medley partners two well-known spirituals (Wayfaring Stranger & Goin’ Home) and their promise of a restful afterlife. The gentle and pensive nature of this warm setting with an optional sensitive piano accompaniment will evoke feelings of peace and hope for performers and audience alike.

Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5-1
Series: Sapphire Orchestra Series
Level: 2 | Duration: 3:15

Instrumentation
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Optional Piano

Program Notes
This haunting medley partners two well-known 19th century spirituals (Wayfaring Stranger and Goin' Home) that both reference going home to meet predeceased family members in a place with no sickness or suffering (the afterlife). The peaceful musical setting depicts this hopeful view of heaven and a sense of feeling homesick. An optional delicate piano accompaniment adds to this moving sentiment coupled with optional opening solos, providing an opportunity to showcase some students.