“They Are Mother” by Jennifer Lucy Cook

SATB div. choir, SA solo group, and piano Performed by the Luther College Nordic Choir Andrew Last, conductor ACDA National 2025 Conference Recorded by Soundwaves Recording “They Are Mother” captures the nonbinary and nonsingular mystery and grandeur of the divine creating force: Mother Nature. This piece features a blend of traditional choral vocal technique and elements of modern pop singing and will highlight creative soloists in the ensemble. Purchase the score here: https://graphitepublishing.com/produc... Text: What shall I call this force I know Who do I come to when I wonder The space that holds me when I’m low More than a parent, friend, or lover They are Mover They are Maker They are Mother, mm They are Mother, mm They are the breath I see in cold The ready muscle in the sprinter They are the glitter and the gold The steady heat lamp in the winter They are Mover They are Maker They are Mother, mm They are Mother, mm They nod and know They need nothing They’re god and grow They bleed blessings They nod and know They need nothing They’re god and grow They bleed blessings They are solitude They are multitude They are gratitude Gratitude Laugh lines around the all-seeing eye And I can lean into the sky Laugh lines around the all-seeing eye And I can lean into the sky What shall I call this force I know Who do I come to when I wonder They are Mover They are Maker They are Mother, mm They are Mother, mm They are Mother, mm They are Mother, mm – Jennifer Lucy Cook