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If You Can Live
Staff Notation • Secular, Canons
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If You Can Live by Kenneth Langer — Lyrics
If you can take each passing day and you can say "I have lived truly," then you can stop along the way and you can say "I have lived fully," For to see this is to see all there is to see. And to do this is to live as life was meant to be.
About If You Can Live
Kenneth Langer's If You Can Live is a delightful exploration of the canon form, offering a simple yet profound message. The interlocking vocal lines create a texture that is both engaging and accessible, perfectly mirroring the text's theme of living a life of integrity and fulfillment. The composer skillfully uses the imitative nature of canons to build a sense of unity and shared experience, as the voices enter one after another, reinforcing the central idea. This secular work in English speaks to the universal human desire to find meaning and completeness in each day. It is an ideal choice for choirs seeking a piece that is musically rewarding and thematically uplifting, bringing a sense of quiet satisfaction through its elegant structure and contemplative lyrics.
