A Unitarian Universalist Cantata

for Chorus & Soloists, Piano, Strings and Percussion

Cello Part

Words by

Kendyl Gibbons

Music by

Jason Shelton

Words Copyright © 2006 Kendyl Gibbons Music Copyright © 2006 Jason Shelton

Mysterioso

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In the Beginning Music:Jason Shelton

© 2006 Jason Shelton

Words:Kendyl Gibbons

from Sources: a Unitarian Universalist CantataFirst movement - Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder,

affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life

Sponsored by Terrance A. Robinson in honor of theChurch of the Larger FellowshipCello

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2 In the Beginning

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3In the Beginning

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Transformationfrom Sources: a Unitarian Universalist Cantata

Second Movement - Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil

with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.

Music:Jason Shelton

© 2006 Jason Shelton

Words:Kendyl Gibbons

CelloCo-sponsored by the Meadville/Lombard Theological School Alumni/ae Association

in memory of the courageous ministry of the Rev. Nick Cardell;and by Henry A. Ickes, in memory of Sandra

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5Transformation

Reverently A B C D

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All Lifted HeartsMusic:

Jason Shelton

© 2006 Jason Shelton

Words:Kendyl Gibbons

from Sources: a Unitarian Universalist CantataThird movement - Wisdom from the world's religions

which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life

CelloSponsored by the Rev. Nancy Haley in honor of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City,

in celebration of ten years as a GLBT Welcoming Congregation

Freely, chant-like rit.

Bluesy, Gospel swing

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On Wings of PraiseMusic:

Jason Shelton

© 2006 Jason Shelton

from Sources: A Unitarian Universalist CantataFourth movement - Jewish and Christian teachings

which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves

Words:Kendyl Gibbons

Co-sponsored by Unitarian Universalists for Jewish Awareness and the Unitarian Universalist Christian FellowshipCello

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No Other Worldfrom Sources: a Unitarian Universalist Cantata

Fifth movement - Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science,

and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.

Music:Jason Shelton

Copyright © 2006 Jason Shelton

Words:Kendyl Gibbons

Moderato, poco rubato

Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockford, IllinoisIn honor of the Rev. David R. Weissbard, minister, 1978-2006

With love and gratitudeCello

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9No Other World

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The Sacred Circlefrom Sources: a Unitarian Universalist Cantata

Sixth movement - Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live

in harmony with the rhythms of nature

Music:Jason Shelton

© 2006 Jason Shelton

Words:Kendyl Gibbons

Note: Piece begins with wind effects (wind whistle, chimes, rainstick, thumder effects, etc.), ad lib.Time begins after storyteller's first paragraph (...that the Spirit of Life might be heard.)Return to wind effects at the end of the piece.

Sponsored by a Margaret Fuller Grantfrom the Unitarian Universalist Women's FederationCello

Funk/Hip-Hop Groove

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The PromiseMusic:

Jason Shelton

© 2006 Jason Shelton

from Sources: A Unitarian Universalist CantataFinal movement - a celebration of what makes us whole

Words:Kendyl Gibbons& Justice Whitaker

Co-sponsored by the Sigmund Music Endowment Fund of the First Unitarian Society, Minneapolis,and the Adult Choir of the First Unitarian Universalist Church, Nashville

in honor of Kendyl Gibbons and Jason SheltonCello

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13The Promise