For Band (Grade 1 1/2)
By Gary Gazlay

Composer's Notes:
VOTUM is the Latin word for “vow” which is defined as “an earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner.” The title for VOTUM was inspired by Ecclesiastes 5:5(NLT) which reads, “It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it.”

It is my hope thatVOTUM will provide students with a song that they will enjoy learning to play and provide other music educators with a teaching tool that can be used to motivate and encourage their students.

VOTUM is dedicated to my daughters Kelle and Kim.

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