Ashes

This SSAATTBB setting of Ashes offers a powerful and poignant reflection on lost opportunities and the irreversible passage of time. The text speaks of squandered youth and a friendship irrevocably broken, creating a lament that resonates with a deep sense of regret. The composer Joseph Vu crafts a moving musical setting for this English text, exploring the sorrowful emotions of hindsight. This work is suitable for a choir seeking to program a secular piece that explores themes of loss and farewell, offering a cathartic experience through its expressive vocal writing.