A unique way to couch a subject of profound and universal importance in the fabric of a choral conscience-jolter. We were absorbed by the music and the content, and literally swept away by it. It speaks to everyone so eloquently and passionately about the plight of the poor, and yet is as fine a crafted piece of music literature as I have encountered in my thirty years in music.

On Thanksgiving morning following the concert, I set my alarm for 4:00 am and went down to the Salvation Army to offer my help.