Gathering for female choir and strings | CalArts Contemporary Vocal Ensemble

"Gathering" performed by the Contemporary Vocal Ensemble at CalArts.
Jonathan Tang and Yvette Holzwarth, violins;
Lita Tandiono, cello;
Music Director: Drew Corey;
Composer: Yvette Holzwarth.

Lyrics:
We can make this empty space inside me
into a temple
into a house of God.
We can recover the worn walls and messy floors
with a little help cleaning,
you've got me dreaming
of gathering mass.
People will come to pray from many miles away
I've never seen this place so full
Can I hold in the crowds?
I housed a party last night
Everyone was invited to join
Lights jumped off the marble, heat rose from the stone,
fruit tumbled from tables and into our bowls.
The ground did shake under all the feet.
So much to learn from unlocking my gates.
A room full of friends and lovers awaits.
Come, come in.
Tonight we'll worship each other.