Sanctuary - Frank Ticheli

Sanctuary - Frank Ticheli

Written in 2005, Sanctuary was composed for conductor H. Robert Reynolds.
Composer Frank Ticheli's thoughts on this beautiful piece:

"I composed Sanctuary for Bob Reynolds. I wanted Sanctuary to be stylistically far removed from Postcard, which I had composed for Bob many years prior. I wanted something more soulful, more lyrical, more langorous. The first idea for Sanctuary came to me while improvising at the piano: a simple three-chord progression. The melody did not come right away, but slowly blossomed out of the improvised chord progression. I love the way it gradually and beautifully revealed itself to me."

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[JasmineBitar]

When I was in middle school I played the clarinet …I had the honor of playing this song for a performance with the school band . I never forgot this piece …it has been 12 years. 😭😭 so in love with it . Listening to it now while I am studying for exams

[MusicScoresYT]

In dedication to the death of my grandfather. God may rest his soul

[jaraliras]

He then used this piece for his composition “Earth Song”. The choir texture and the lyrics made of this another masterpiece of Ticheli

[shericalhoun]

This piece was So very moving…. I closed my eyes and saw a story unfold. Now I must listen to Postcard. Thank you for the beautiful contribution to the music world. We need more of this especially now… it reminded me not to give up Hope 💕🙏☮️🦋🌎💫

[SiaMusic]

My school’s wind ensemble this in my winter concert at my school this year. It was my favorite piece from that concert. (I play alto sax 2 btw)