"Singing to Save Our Earth" is producing a new musical work for choirs of adults and children of all cultures and continents to sing a powerful call to renew the fight to save our common home. A project of art, faith, and hope over despair, voices will join to give thanks for the beauty and majesty of our natural world and urge an end to willful destruction that imperils its survival.
The late Pope Francis wrote the prayer for people of any faith or none, who seek justice, love and peace. With Vatican Library permission, composer James Stepleton set “Prayer for our Earth” to music in 9-parts for multiple choirs, soloists and a full orchestra -- a stunning and beautiful work, but too expensive for most to perform.
World-renowned organist and composer David Briggs came to the rescue! David is transcribing the score for organ, strings and percussion so that “Prayer for Our Earth” can be performed in churches, religious and concert halls the world over.
David Briggs
Conceived to be a “Messiah” for Earth Day, we plan to have thousands, if not millions, singing “Prayer” for Earth Day weekend April 22-23, 2028 -- during what will be a critical election year.
The 40-minute performance builds to a powerful, hope-filled conclusion designed to inspire action to save life as we know it. It ends with all swaying to the joyous rhythm of an Argentinian beat! Video clips will be gathered and distributed through various online media, with a full-length presentation done with help from New York’s WNET.
Three leading choral conductors have already expressed great interest in seeing and performing Briggs' transcription of the score. We are reaching out to others who want to help us bring this message to the wider world with voices that will be heard. Please join us!
James Stepleton, composer: Pope Francis' "A Prayer for Our Earth"
