Meditation (Silent Amidah) – Carol Barnett

Composer: Carol Barnett Text by: none Instrumentation: SATB Duration: Approx. 2:00 minutes Date Written:  1974 Composer’s note: Meditation (Silent Amidah) was written in 1974 for the B’nai Emet Synagogue Choir, Steve Barnett, conductor. The Amidah, the central prayer of the Jewish liturgy, is recited while standing, first silently by the congregation, then aloud by the reader. This Meditation was meant to be sung during the silent portion..