“Some Glad Morning” allows us to see spring through the poet's eyes: the early green like “leafy birds,” the ground breaking open as “dark as coffee beans” and the clouds in a spirited ballgame with the sun. The choir should portray all of the contrasting moods by following the expressive directions throughout the piece. The piano is a significant collaborator as the work builds up to a grand climax. Music: Carolyn Jennings (b. 1936) Text: Joyce Sutphen (b. 1949) Duration: ca. 3:45