Invincible

A joyful, exuberant testament to the indomitable human spirit.

Item	Voicing	Duration
JS-110	SSAA	4:15	Audio file		$2.50

"Composed during the summer of 2021, under the shadow of a persistent pandemic, devastating climate change events and increasing cultural polarization in the US, I found great solace and encouragement in this text and an emergence of joy within through the creative act of composing." - Joan Szymko.

Commissioned by

Oklahoma Choral Directors Association

Women & Trebles

Difficulty

Moderate

Invincible

Anonymous & Albert Camus, adapted by the composer

In the midst of hate, I found there was
within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was
within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was
within me, an invincible calm.

I realized, through it all, that in the midst of winter,
I found there was within me
an invincible summer.
Invincible calm, invincible smile—
Invincible love.

No matter how hard the world
pushes against me, I know
There’s something stronger,
something better, something
there within me pushing back—
An invincible summer.
Invincible calm, invincible smile—
Invincible love.