Miles to Go Before I Sleep

Type
Piece
Composer
James W. Knox
Text
Robert Frost
Year Composed
2021
Minutes
5:30
Difficulty
3 (Advanced high school, collegiate or community chorus)
Language
English
Voicing
6 part mixed chorus
Divisi
Yes
Instruments
Piano; Violin; Percussion; Cello
Extended Techniques
No
Video
No
Sacred or Secular
Secular
Mood
Dramatic, with dynamic contrasts; Inspiring
Description

James Knox’s cinematic setting of Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening invites the listener on a journey. While traveling through the woods, a lone wagon driver pauses to enjoy the sight of snow falling in the woods. He feels torn between the present magic and knowledge of future responsibilities. People are waiting on him, and the remaining journey is long. The text and musical setting explore the tension of both being in the moment and preparing for the future. 

Audio Credit
Jacksonville University Infinitus
Publisher/Distributor
Self Published
Group
Infinitus
Performances
Infinitus: 2023 Mar 16 (A Parable of Choices), cond. Rybaczuk