with quiet courage
by Larry Daehn
Background
Her life was heroic, but without fanfare.
She worked and hoped and inspired.
She loved and was loved.
Her life was a noble song of quiet courage·
This piece was written in memory of and dedicated to the composer's mother, Lois Daehn, who before she died, lost her eye sight and both of her eyes from diabetes. Larry Daehn was greatly influenced by Percy Grainger. Some of Daehn’s other works include British Isles Suite, Country Wildflowers, Nottingham’s Castle, and A Song for Friends. Larry Daehn also owns his own publication company, Daehn Publications. All of his pieces are published through his own company.
With Quiet Courage was premiered by the U.S. Navy Band in the American Capital in 1995.
Form
A B A C A Coda
Style
With Quiet Courage is a legato, moving piece, more emotional meaningful than technically demanding. It has quite a few eighth and sixteenth notes and syncopated rhythms, which combined with the slower tempo, require a strong sense of pulse, beat dividing, and tenuto, sustaining notes without rushing. Maestoso in the score means to play the passage in a stately, dignified and majestic manner. The number of instruments set to play With Quiet Courage is large.
Background
Her life was heroic, but without fanfare.
She worked and hoped and inspired.
She loved and was loved.
Her life was a noble song of quiet courage·
This piece was written in memory of and dedicated to the composer's mother, Lois Daehn, who before she died, lost her eye sight and both of her eyes from diabetes. Larry Daehn was greatly influenced by Percy Grainger. Some of Daehn’s other works include British Isles Suite, Country Wildflowers, Nottingham’s Castle, and A Song for Friends. Larry Daehn also owns his own publication company, Daehn Publications. All of his pieces are published through his own company.
With Quiet Courage was premiered by the U.S. Navy Band in the American Capital in 1995.
Form
A B A C A Coda
Style
With Quiet Courage is a legato, moving piece, more emotional meaningful than technically demanding. It has quite a few eighth and sixteenth notes and syncopated rhythms, which combined with the slower tempo, require a strong sense of pulse, beat dividing, and tenuto, sustaining notes without rushing. Maestoso in the score means to play the passage in a stately, dignified and majestic manner. The number of instruments set to play With Quiet Courage is large.