MusicSpoke Don't BE Afraid - Reigh./McMillan - SATB

Composer: Allyson Reigh
Arranger: Jennifer McMillan
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: SATB with Piano

Set in a simple, pop style, the profound message is powerfully communicated in this anthem for chorus and piano.

The Don't BE Afraid message was born out of overwhelming fear. In October 2013, Scott Jones was left paralyzed after being attacked in his hometown of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In the following weeks, Scott was afraid. His family and friends were afraid. And, his community was afraid. But, instead of dissolving into this fear, Scott chose to emerge with a strong and hopeful message: "Dont BE Afraid". The message became the launching point for the Don't BE Afraid: LGBTQ Awareness Society, a non-profit organization. Don't BE Afraid works to eliminate fear surrounding homophobia and transphobia and promote acceptance for all through honest conversation and creative expression.

This piece was commissioned March 2014 by Oran, conductor Kathleen Skinner, for Podium 2014 in support of the Don't BE Afraid Campaign.