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Excursion, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich (b. 1939)

Sonata No. 11, Henry Eccles (1670-1742)
1. Largo
2. Corente: Staccato allegro
3. Adagio
4. Presto

Kol Nidrei, Max Bruch (1838-1920)

Frontiers: immigration meditations, Mark Urness (b. 1971)
1. Walls
2. Sanctuary
3. Justice
4. Inalienable

Mark Urness, double bass Mary Van De Loo, piano

from "A Prayer for Immigrants" by Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres
Source of Justice who is known by many names
Open our eyes that we may see the immigrant
Not as threats, but as brothers and sisters whose dignity is tied to our own dignity
And whose lack of freedom calls into question our own freedom
May it be so
Source of Justice who is known by many names
Today we stand in solidarity with all those across this nation living in sanctuary as a result of unjust and inhumane policies
Give us the courage to stand with those crossing our borders
Give us the strength to confront the prejudice and intolerance of those who are fearful
Give us the will to open our hearts
That our voice, our heart, our spirit will join the voice, heart and spirit of all who demand to live with respect, justice and peace
May it be so
Source of Justice who is known by many names
In our daily living let us be guided
By the highest estimate of the worth and dignity of every person regardless of their legal status
And let us not forget
That the creation is founded on justice
And we have a moral responsibility to bring forth justice into these times
May it be so