This is Your Time

This is Your TIme was commissioned by Lowther Hall Anglican School for Girls in 2014. Paul worked with the school to create a special new anthem that would sit along side the school hymn, to inspire and excite, and to take the girls into the 21st Century. Paul believed that the community itself held the key to the magic of the piece.

After working with all classes, researching with head staff, alumni, teachers, students and Principal, Paul chanced upon a letter, written in the school magazine, from two senior girls, addressed to the coming grades. It contained such beautiful affirmations regarding the journey ahead. Honest and thoughtful, Paul found this to be the inspiration needed to compose the piece.

The result is a positive message for children of all ages; to get out into the world, follow your heart and make every moment count.

For for information about this piece and the residency look at the project in detail in the School Projects page of this site. This is Your Time is especially suited to graduation or end of year concerts and is very special with full orchestra. Parts and scores are available directly.

Themes

Sing a Finale Sing a global story Sing a message
Duration 3:40
Key F Major
Range Standard SA
More info Also available with Symphony Orchestra. Contact Paul for parts and scores.
Price AU$3.00 per copy

Lyrics

T H I S   I S   Y O U R   T I M E                        
                           
By Paul Jarman

To find a place where you know that you belong
Feel right at home wherever you come from
To share this life with good friends that you hold true
Cherish every moment that they spend with you

This is your time

Make the most of life and you will never be alone
Anything you dream, you are never on your own
Not for us alone, we live our life for one another
Together strong, preparing for the future

This is your time

And you will run, you will fly, and if you fall just keep climbing
This is your time, wait and see, you are braver than you believe

Somewhere, something new is always waiting to be found
Everything you see gives dimension to your sound
With an open mind to the challenge of our journey 
In this life you’ll never finish learning

This is your time

Rising pillars, open doors through which we see it all
Every one of us, a story in these walls
We honour those who came before, who walked these mighty halls
And gave to us the freedom of a world we can explore

© Paul Jarman 2014