Invitation to Love
A setting for unaccompanied Mixed Choir (SATB)
or Unison Chorus with Piano Accompaniment
of the poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Duration: 3'15"
Unison Demo Recording: Invitation to Love Invitation to Love - Unison & piano
SATB Demo Recording: Invitation to Love Invitation to Love - Unaccompanied Mixed Choir
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906) was born in Dayton, Ohio, and published his first poems at age 16. He gained fame as a a poet, novelist and playwright, and wrote the lyrics for the musical comedy In Dahomey (1903), the first all-African-American musical produced on Broadway.
Invitation to Loveby Paul Laurence Dunbar Come when the nights are bright with stars |
![]() Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) |
Purchase Sheet Music
Sheet music for Invitation to Love is available from: J.W. Pepper
Performance History
World premiere not yet scheduled.