When Thunder Comes is a celebration of American Civil Rights heroes. It composed for One Voice Mixed Chorus—Minnesota's LGBTA Chorus for their concert "Queer Thunder" in collaboration with Mu

The beautiful words of Charles Anthony Silvestri describe how the simplest actions can have profound results. Delicate melodies unfold to rich a cappella harmonies, then soar to glorious heights - reminding

"Little widow of my single star, I find you... after a thousand years are gone, you'll see me, o my night love!" Frederico Lorca's poignant text receives a dramatic a cappella treatment from Eric Whitacre.

The chant melody employed in this work was brought to America from West Africa via Cuba. Pedal tones in the bass support the melodic chant and create a meditative mood. Notated body percussion and clapping

"We are all one, through all time, ourselves: and something greater than ourselves." Bette Milleson James' text speaks to the universal experience of living and seeking connection. The dramatic setting for