Rosephanye Powell’s I Want to Die While You Love Me beautifully brings to life Georgia Douglas Johnson’s poignant poem through expressive musical storytelling. The poet longs to pass away in the very moment when love burns brightest—before time or change can diminish its intensity. Rather than sorrowful, the sentiment is tender and deeply romantic, aspiring to preserve a love untouched by fading affection. Powell’s setting blooms with lush harmonies and soaring vocal lines that span the heights and depths of emotion. Scored for SSAA (JG2489) and SSA (JG2791) voices with piano accompaniment, the piece offers lyrical warmth and contemplative pacing, inviting choirs to explore both musical nuance, vocal beauty and interpretive depth. A fitting wedding song, it celebrates the moment when love is at its fullest and would fit almost any high school, college or community choir concert program. Medium.