Let freedom ring!
(With “America, the Beautiful”)
Words by Samuel F. Smith
Music and additional words by Ruth Morris Gray
Available in SATB, SAB, and SSA
Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of “America” are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from “America the Beautiful” also appears as this exciting piece nears its grand finish. “Let freedom ring in our hearts, let love abide. Of thee I sing, let freedom ring.” This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
About the composer
Ruth Morris Gray is Director of Choirs at Rosemead High School in Rosemead, CA. Ruth has taught piano and choir at RHS since 2004. Ruth has over 100 published choral compositions. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance and Composition from Biola University. Ruth has a Master of Arts Degree in Music Composition from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She earned her California Single Subject Music Credential at California State University, Northridge. Besides composing, teaching, directing, and performing music, Ruth loves to travel, swim, read, and ride e-bikes with her husband, Douglas.