Andrew Robertson Mackereth

My Song Of Hope

This instrumental solo was written for my friend and trumpet soloist, Frank Stubbs. The melody is entirely original and simple in presentation, and whilst struggling to find a suitable title had time to write a simple poem that seems to encapsulate what I'm trying to say through the piece. My Song of Hope My heart is often full, And I'm weighted down. I look in helplessness, at all around. A world of suffering, no place for peace. The broken promises, and no release. Who can sing through days of darkened skies and fear? Where, a voice that dares to rise when none can hear? To say: Be strong, to carry on. And sing with confidence; A song of hope. With hands so often full, Arms wide open. My spirit will not die, Desire subside. Alone, I dare to stand against the storm. My pride and dignity, again reborn. I will sing through storms that darken skies with fear, Mine, a voice that dares to rise when none can hear. I will be strong, I'll carry on. I'll sing with confidence; My song of hope. Andrew R. Mackereth July 2025