Motherless Child (2019)
For solo baritone and concert band
Duration: 5.5 minutes
Motherless Child is a poignant reimagining of the Negro spiritual Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child for baritone soloist and concert band. The soulful vocal line rises above rich, atmospheric harmonies, expressing deep longing, loss, and resilience. The band echoes and supports the soloist, creating a dialogue between individual and community. Through this setting, the work honors the spiritual’s history while inviting reflection on the universal search for belonging.