for SSA and piano This uplifting piece sets a text by Eleanor Wright about courage, creativity, community, and resilience. The music is lyrical, lilting, and triumphant, encouraging self exploration through singing within a supportive community. The repeated phrases 'I am here!' and 'without fear!' may be sung by either soloists or the audience, amplifying the sense of unity and togetherness that the piece champions.
Dr. Tracy Wong is a Malaysian-Canadian choral conductor, music educator, composer, vocalist, and pianist, passionate about helping choral leaders and educators to provide unique experiences for their singers and students. Tracy holds a Doctor in Musical Arts and Master in Music Performance (Choral Conducting) from the University of Toronto, and has received numerous prizes for her conducting and teaching. She advocates for repertoire-based music education, and her choral works support the development of vocal technique, musicianship skills, and artistry. Her music reflects the blend of different lived experiences, languages, and musical elements that influence her compositional writing. Tracy continues to actively collaborate with choral organizations in North America and internationally on conducting events, competition adjudications, workshops/clinics, commissioned projects, and residences, including as the Composer-in-residence of the Canadian Chamber Choir and Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.
