What a journey it’s been! Writing the music for the poem “Today, Under Darkened Skies” has been a profound learning curve and emotional rollercoaster.
Written by my dear friend Jeanette Gallant, who continues to face enormous health challenges with incredible grace, the piece reflects her transformative experience at a Sooke, BC beach, where she found solace in “watching the water breathe.” The words of the poem embody a “dance between challenge and grace”, mirroring her recent journey.
Jeanette and I met as young musicians, and our friendship has blossomed through collaborations, including this one. It’s incredibly special for me to see this piece come to life.
Thrilled to share that Chor Leoni, led by Erick Lichte, will premiere the TTBB arrangement on Thursday, April 11. Jeanette, serving as the choir’s voice teacher for seven years, has nurtured profound connections and friendships within the group. Chor Leoni’s support has been invaluable to me as well, especially with their performance of my composition “O Little Rose, O Dark Rose,” which I feel played a pivotal role in establishing my presence as a composer.
