The word "Michigan" originally referred to the lake itself, and is believed to come from the Ojibwe word michi-gami, meaning "great water." This piece is an homage to the beautiful lake and its rich history. 1. Kinship - The Gathering is a tale of friendship conjuring up images of a place where cultures merged and people from all over gathered. 2. Shoreline Poem is a tale of longing; so many who settled near the shores of the Great Water once had a life in another place. 3. Boundless is a tale of sailing - an adventurous romp on the water awaits our hearty sailors in this tale. The delightful stories are enhanced with optional flute or violin, drum, chime tree, and suspended cymbal.