“what cannot be expressed…” was written in memory of Heidi White. Heidi was a choir teacher in Morton, IL, who passed away as a result of labor complications. Heidi was loved by her students and the faculty around her. She had a great energy for life, children, and music.
One of Heidi’s favorite songs was “Amazing Grace”. I used this melody to develop the various themes of the piece, and the tune itself only appears near the end of the piece at the climax. The title was derived from a plaque, in Heidi’s honor, that hangs outside the Jr. High School’s choir room.
