Composer Notes and Musical Content

This text is a “call to action” and is set in a fugue. There is a “march” feel to the music that should be accompanied

by foot taps (keeping heels on the ground) performed by the choir, instrumentalists, and audience members. Why a

fugue? By staggering the entrances of the voices and instruments into the musical texture, I hope to symbolize the

idea of people from different backgrounds and perspectives coming together to unite around a common purpose.

The fugal structure also makes it possible to amplify Rankine’s concept of “disordering the disorder.”

Suggested Questions for Discussion

• How might we "disorder the disorder" in our own lives, relationships, and communities?

• How might we "disorder the disorder" for a more just world? What might that look like?

• What is the role of imagination and creativity in disordering the disorder?

Suggested Reading, Listening, Watching