A Song of Hope
SATB & piano
Setting a poem written in 1930 by Georgia Douglas Johnson, this piece celebrates the power of music to bring hope and joy in times of uncertainty. A flowing, lyrical melody and supportive piano accompaniment allow A Song of Hope to encourage optimism despite the world’s instability, transforming gloomy thoughts into brighter visions of the better times still ahead.
- Lyrics
I’ve learned to sing a song of hope,
I’ve said goodbye to despair,
I caught the note in a thrush’s throat,
I sang – and the world was fair!I’ve learned to sing a song of joy
It bends the skies to me,
The song of joy is the song of hope
Grown to maturity.Georgia Douglas Johnson
Published by Oxford University Press

Duration: 3.5 minutes
Published: 2026
ISBN: 9780193583917
