Considering Matthew Shepard: Choral Suite Friday, March 26, 2021
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists
Considering Matthew Shepard: A Choral Suite by Craig Hella Johnson
The profound work “Considering Matthew Shepard” has been a major hit around the world, telling the powerful story of Matthew Shepard through the healing power of music in a 105 minute dramatic rendering. Now, a concise 25 minute Suite is available for shorter performance needs. The same powerful message of love and gratitude permeates this abbreviated version. Singers and audience alike will experience the re-awakened and renewed power of this story and experience the love and compassion for one another, regardless of race, gender, orientation, or religion.
Also available are the full-length work, and individual movements “All of Us,” “Deer Song,” “Gently Rest (Deer Lullaby),” “Meet Me Here,” and “The Innocence.”
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper has been with Stanton’s since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. Currently she is a church choir director, operates a private voice/piano studio and is active as a clinician and accompanist. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!