As a choral composer, my inspiration always begins with poetry. The words that tend to resonate personally often include themes that are both meaningful to me and unite us through shared experiences. You will often hear uplifting messages of hope, imagery of nature, and elements of my faith. As I weave these components together, my aim is to add yet another layer of beauty to the text so we can gain a deeper understanding of its message of hope and share that hope with others. In "You Do Not Walk Alone," voices and piano hint at Celtic musical elements with a melody that ascends and descends over the Irish hillside, as flecks of traditional folk rhythms delicately grace the scene. As the piece gradually builds, the voices swell together, concluding with solace in a time of uncertainty.