A Thing that can ignite

An intense, lively piece with lots of cascading echoed lines. Would be a great opener or closer to a concert. Program Notes: This song was commissioned by Lilith Vocal Ensemble in 2022, and premiered in their program Sirens:Our Song Is Powerful in March of 2023. I wrote it to reflect how, just as it is absurd to imagine easily putting a fire out, or folding a flood in a drawer, so absurd it is to think anyone can put the fire of our passion out. Our community of women and gender non-conforming folks cannot be put out or put away in a drawer. Our voices are strong, and will be heard. -Laura Nevitt, composer Text: (530) You cannot put a Fire out - A Thing that can ignite Can go itself, without a Fan - Upon the slowest Night - You cannot fold a Flood - And put it in a Drawer - Because the Winds would find it - And tell your cedar floor - -Emily Dickinson