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Bury Me in a Free Land
Staff Notation • Secular
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Bury Me in a Free Land by Carlotta Ferrari — Lyrics
Make me a grave where’er you will,
In a lowly plain, or a lofty hill;
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About Bury Me in a Free Land
Carlotta Ferrari’s setting of Walt Whitman’s powerful poem Bury Me in a Free Land is written for SATB choir. This secular work draws on the potent imagery of Whitman’s text, which refuses burial in any land where slavery exists. Ferrari’s music captures the defiant spirit and unwavering demand for freedom expressed in the words. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic colours and dramatic contrast, supporting the poem’s urgent message. This is a compelling choice for choirs seeking challenging and meaningful repertoire that speaks to enduring human values.
