Titled with a Somali word used in Kenyan refugee camps, this piece touches upon a refugee's dream of resettlement as well as experiences of despair and struggle. A repetitive four-note motif and interplay
With lyrics by poet Euan Tait that compel us to find a way back to loving ourselves and loving each other, this inspirational selection can be featured in any season. Each section builds upon the previous,
Native American women are more likely to be abducted, assaulted, and murdered than any other population group, and the perpetrators are rarely charged or convicted. Each verse of this selection cries
This third movement from Where We Find Ourselves features inspirational lyrics about hard work in an anthem about what we are leaving for our children. Beginning with a soprano solo, the warm
With lyrics by Kahlil Gibran, this selection commissioned by the Love Beyond Borders project serves as an anthem for the beauty and authenticity of self-acceptance. Melodic richness and a homorhythmic
The final movement from Where We Find Ourselves, this exuberant piece features lyrics about honoring the past while living in the present and celebrating each day. Let us sing to the mystery of
Based on the tragic story of the "Radium Girls" - young women who were exposed to radium as part of their work in clock factories who eventually died from the exposure. This piece is intended to shine a
This composition was written to bring attention to one of the most significant and challenging issues in our world today, the global refugee crisis. Nine year old Lamiya Safarova lost her home and her
Written in response to the gun violence against children, this penultimate movement from "The Unarmed Child" is deeply moving and brings a sense of healing and poignancy in the musical setting.