EMERGENCE

"Tiny motifs emerge, as does our purpose, and grow into an emotion-packed, multi-metered soundscape." EMERGENCE was commissioned by Rebecca Vendemo, woman founder/conductor of the Spring Hill Orchestra (SHO). A women's orchestra from Brazil joined with SHO to present the premiere on October 26, 2019. The theme is about our emerging purposes in a season where women, who have been traditionally undervalued, are being rightly recognized and brought forth. Just like our purpose emerges, fragments of the hymn emerge in this work and are nurtured and developed. They grow into the full-blown melody of the hymn, "Purpose," in all its triumph. "It was on my heart to write with Tennessee women in mind. The motifs were gleaned from my childhood favorite hymn tune, "Purpose," by Martin F. Shaw. Shaw himself was an advocate for women in the church. Much to my delight, this work has not only inspired women but suppressed men to take a courageous step forward." ~ Judith Markovich Suitable for advanced high school, college, regional, or professional orchestra NOTE: an amplified custom steel fire drum is used. Information for rental or purchase is inside score. (Xylophone is a budget friendly option.) Contact composer for more options. "Wow! the music is beautiful, delightful and majestic...absolutely the fullest admiration for your work. If I had been a composer, this is just the sort of thing I would have composed. So delicate and full of joy too." Isobel Platings, granddaughter of Martin Fallas Shaw, composer of the hymn tune. "I loved your piece...thank you so much for everything...I got so inspired by you and I'm gonna study composition." Maira Honorio Fernandes, cellist/lawyer from Brazil "I'm inspired to create...a treat to experience your composition." Nick Coetzee, international worship leader/composer