Blow Ye The Trumpet was originally composed as a chorus for as part of Kirke Mechem's Opera John Brown based on the life of the abolitionist campaigner of the same name. It was later popularised inSongs of the Slave a suite of works from the same opera. The text is adapted from a traditional hymn said to be Brown’s favourite with a new tune composed in the early American folk style. KirkeM…

With a text adapted from a traditional hymn this setting has an expansive and thoughtful feel about it never bombastic but instead rather grand. Also available in mixed and men's chorus editions. Recording by the Wellesley College Choir; Lisa Graham director.

By Kirke Mechem. (TTBB). Choral. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

Blow Ye the Trumpet by Kirke Mechem (1925-). SATB. Choral. 12 pages. Published by G. Schirmer

By Kirke Mechem. (SSAA). Choral. 16 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.