As the light and warmth of spring returns, it becomes easier to look to the future with renewed optimism and energy. BKTreble’s spring concert program, Emerging, was about growing into wholeness and connection, taking stock of our present state and making choices to become better selves, forge deeper relationships, and build stronger communities. Reflecting on the challenges of the last few years, this concert asked us to take time to discern who we truly want to be, what we value in our world, and how we can move toward those aspirations.

In Emerging, BKTreble performed music ranging in style from traditional Hebrew folk song to Gospel and Pop, as well as contemporary choral works by Melissa Dunphy, Jenni Brandon, Jake Narverud, and Sarah Quartel. Each piece inspires us to move forward with intention, to love harder, and to care for our world. In the words of Grace Lee Boggs, whose life and work inspired “New Dreams” by composer Melissa Dunphy, “We need to grow our souls.” As the Earth begins to spring forth with life, perhaps we can all emerge from winter slightly warmer, wiser, and ready for that soul growth. It is our pleasure as BKTreble to share this music, so full of hope, gratitude, and love for humanity.