High Peak composer premieres Prayer for Peace song on International Women's Day in aid of Choose Life humanitarian aid charity

The song Prayer for Peace has been composed by Hannah Brine, who lives in New Mills, and poet Jessica Boatwright.

Their creation will air for the first time online on March 8, appearing as a virtual choir video on YouTube. Viewers will be encouraged to donate to Choose Love, a charity that provides humanitarian aid and advocacy.

Hannah said: “It has been incredibly difficult to watch the situation in Gaza escalate and we wanted to do something in some small way to help. We are supporting Choose Love through our fundraising and are grateful for any donations.”

Jessica, who is based in Lincolshire, said: “I believe it is really important to continue spreading a message of peace in every way that we have available to us, especially given worldwide events at the moment. When Hannah asked me to write on this project, I jumped at the chance to do something to help raise money for this wonderful charity who provide vital humanitarian aid. Even the smallest of actions can make a difference.”

Ruth Bowring, who lives in Dove Holes and sings in High Peak Singers, said: “Singing in this song was one small step I could take towards peace, love and humanity and hoping that somehow it makes a difference and supports the charity Choose Love. Thank you to Hannah for bringing us together.”

Choral director Hannah has founded choirs in Hayfield in the Peak District, Bollington in Cheshire and three in Finsbury and Victoria Park in London. During the pandemic she found virtual choirs a vital way to stay in touch and keep connected.

The premiere of Prayer for Peace will take place at 10am on March 8 on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrgnALBCJfI

To donate to Choose Love, visit https://donate.chooselove.org/supporters/prayer-for-peace/1324/