Douglas E. Wagner's lush and sumptuous setting weaves together a traditional Native American (Ute) prayer translated by Chief John Yellow Lark with the ancient Irish melody SLANE, honoring both cultural traditions with sensitivity and quiet reverence. Richly scored for mixed voices and framed by a plaintive, beautifully expressive piano accompaniment, Earth Teach Me is a profoundly moving and musically rewarding addition to any concert or festival program.