Shine the Way

"Shine the Way" is an original choral composition commissioned for the combined choirs of the City of Escondido's Center Chorale and the City of San Diego's Pacific Coast Chorale, for a concert series in June of 2025. Evocative and emotionally rich, the piece explores themes of connection, memory, and longing through the metaphor of the sky—a vast, unchanging presence that gently binds us to those we’ve lost, those we’ve grown distant from, and those we love but cannot be near.

The lyrics move with poetic grace, inviting singers and listeners alike to reflect on the quiet, shared moments of looking up at the same stars, no matter where—or when—we are. With dynamic contrasts and warm, soaring lines, "Shine the Way" builds from intimate unison phrases into radiant, layered harmonies that shimmer with both hope and melancholy.

This piece offers choirs the opportunity to express deep emotional resonance through nuance, blend, and storytelling. It's an ideal selection for reflective concerts, memorial performances, or any program that seeks to explore the human spirit through heartfelt, contemplative song