To Sing Is To Love

Words and Music by Steve Ho Commissioned by the IFCM 2026 Performed by Anson City Choir of South Korea Conducted by Jihoon Parl Lyrics: Sing me a song to quench my soul Give me a song that softly speaks of love As gentle as the morning rain A melody to restore me whole I once heard a wise man say these words Listen my friend, to sing is to love Cantare amantis est Sing me a song to ease my mind When nights are long and shadows weigh me down A refuge for my weary heart A melody of old to lift up my soul If words begin to fail and silence rules the world Let music find its way in me And let love find in me a song that echoes in you Cantare amantis est May our every note in every song A blessing to all Find your voice and sing Cantare amantis est Sing of gladness Sing of beauty Of whatever that is lovely Sing of freedom Sing of justice Sing of all that is worthy of praise Sing for peace Sing for joy Sing for love Sing me a song to quench my soul Give me a voice to boldly sing of love As blazing as the morning sun A song of hope A song for everyone Do you hear Sing me a song to fill my heart Music that lifts with empathy and love Glorious harmonies untold Soaring melodies to lift my soul When words begin to fail And silence rules the world... (when silence falls) Let music find its way in me And let love find in me a song that lives on in you Cantare amantis est