LEE KA O SIRI MA MMA

"Lee Ka O Siri Ma Mma" is a vibrant Igbo choral setting of Isaiah 52:7, celebrating the beauty of those who bring good news. It is paired in this manuscript with a second piece, "Nara Aja," an offertory hymn.

Drawing directly from the Book of Isaiah, the main piece proclaims the beauty of the feet of those who bring good tidings and publish peace. In the choir loft, this song shines during ordinations, evangelism-focused celebrations, or any Mass where the readings highlight the spread of the Gospel. The music captures the joyful urgency of a messenger running across the mountains to declare that God reigns in Zion.

The arrangement uses lively call-and-response and layered harmonies to build a sense of communal rejoicing. The verses vividly describe watchmen lifting their voices together in shouts of joy as the Lord returns. Attached to the end of this score is a second, shorter piece, "Nara Aja," a gentle offertory chant inviting God to accept the sacrifices and thanksgiving of the people. Together, these pieces offer a choir both a triumphant anthem of the Word and a reverent song for the preparation of the gifts.