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(From Erica Seguine) Writing the arrangement of Nurit Hirsh’s beautiful melody to Ose Shalom was a re-exploration of sorts. Ose Shalom was sung on an almost weekly basis in Hebrew school growing up and was my favorite song to sing in synagogue. Arranging Ose Shalom brought up a series of questions about identity, what it means to be Jewish, sorrow, and healing.

Part of my healing journey has been about non-verbal communication and the power of chanting or toning with drones or recordings of solo instruments. This arrangement features several moments for the band to experience variations of “chant.” First Kalia Vandever’s trombone solo creates a hypnotic and trancelike vibe for the rhythm section. The second instance is a cry, or wail, if you will, of a group of instruments playing/chanting “Ya’aseh Shalom, Ya'aseh Shalom, Shalom Aleinu V’al Kol Yisrael” in a free manner toward the end of the arrangement. Finally, the last couple minutes feature the ensemble singing or playing the opening phrase freely: “Ose Shalom Bimromav.” Due to the musical nature of the opening phrase (a minor triad ascending, with particular emphasis and repetition of the top note), a built in “drone” allows the framework for Meg’s violin solo to soar, as a special way for Meg to connect deeper with her Jewishness.

Lastly, as someone who is often more enthralled with the tone and shape of language than meaning, I’m not as focused on words or lyrics when listening to music. But the meaning of the Hebrew text, originally from the Kaddish prayer, is poignant, and something I enjoy being reminded of.

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עוֹשֶׂה שָׁלוֹם בִּמְרוֹמָיו הוּא יַעֲשֶׂה שָׁלוֹם עָלֵינוּ
וְעַל כָּל יִשְׂרָאֵל
וְאִמְרוּ: אָמֵן

Ose shalom bimromav
Hu ya’aseh shalom aleinu
V’al kol Yisrael
V’imru: Amen

May the one who makes peace in high places Make peace for us
And for all of Israel
And let us say, Amen

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from The New Day Bends Light, released March 31, 2023
Performer: Erica Seguine | Shon Baker Orchestra
Composer: Nurit Hirsh
Arranger: Erica Seguine
Soloist: Kalia Vandever, trombone
Soloist: Meg Okura, violin

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Erica Seguine and Shon Baker Orchestra New York, New York

“In terms of majestic sweep, cinematic scope and clever outside-the-box humor, it’s hard to think of a more interesting group in big band jazz” -New York Music Daily. Erica's and Shon's music immerses the listener into a sonic world through storytelling and the 21 musicians in the ensemble.The album “The New Day Bends Light” deals with psychological themes of mental illness, struggle, and healing. ... more

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