Leonora, by Vera Lugo

A whimsical, catchy piece, LEONORA is a fantastical story that alternates between comical moments and the profundity of youthful imagination. The hocketed harmonies and scale patterns are an opportunity for singers to practice ensemble unity while the melody bounces from part to part giving each singer an opportunity to enjoy the lyrical lines. Recommended for high school and community ensembles interested in a more theatrical work.
Audio credit: Performed by C3LA - David Rentz, Conductor
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Lyrics:
Leonora wept and said
“All the world is in my head!
How am I to sleep?” she cried,
As the world went slowly by.
All the colors, lights, and sounds
Keep the girl from settling down
Into her waiting bed
Will she ever rest her head?
No one in the world will know
When she finally sleeps; and so
Leonora cries and says,
“I will never go to bed!”
In dreams we see ourselves from a different perspective
And the things that we knew have changed
But somewhere beyond the horizon that glows
The moon is the same
She watches us sleep
She follows our stories
She knows of our triumphs and fears,
And keeps them safe
And nobody knows of the moon’s devotion
As she glides over the ocean
But one little face is watching her back
Leonora is watching her back from the twilight of sleep!
She heaves a great sigh and opens her eyes wide
Leonora cries and says,
“All the world’s STILL in my head!
Why must I be forced to sleep
When the moon is watching me?”
No one but the moon will know
When she finally sleeps and so
Leonora cries and says,
“I will never go to bed!”
-Vera Lugo