In these times, we are thinking increasingly about honor and forgiveness and what these qualities truly mean. This work was composed with the intent of giving listeners an opportunity to reflect on the

 Comforting brass chorales and scintillating mallet percussion surround a heartfelt melody written to honor the composer's parents.

This moving work was written in memory of a specific person, but its message of love and hope in time of tragedy applies to us all. A simple melody in the solo flute is expanded into a soaring melody in the