The piece was commissioned by the ‘Meet the Composer’ scheme, for Lawrence High School, in 1996. The title is taken from the final words of a poem by Jason Sherwood, which is sung by the choir. The piece is dedicated to ‘Joshua’.
First Performance: 1996, Lawrence High School
Many doubled parts permit many variations in the performing forces. 4 timpani are required, and there are three other percussion parts
Meet the Composer and Lawrence High School