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I would love to do much more singing; it's just one of those things where I can't quite describe what it feels like when you're standing in front of a forty piece orchestra, and there's nothing between you and an audience but a microphone. It's like strapping yourself to a locomotive, and I love it.

What inspires me is not so much the music as the opportunity to interact with composers. I think that has driven everything I've done.

So I wanted to sing inspirational music, and that's exactly how I approached it - only the words have been changed to declare my relationship with God.

Inspiration is enough to give expression to the tone in singing, especially when the song is without words.

I think this orchestra's strengths involve drama and voice.

I knew I always wanted to sing.

But if I can be convinced and then through the work that we do together, the orchestra can really be convinced of the big sweep of that communication that the piece suggests, then the audience will get it and it will be a good experience for all of us.

I always hope that my music can inspire someone, the same way other artists inspire me.

I always knew I wanted to be a musician, and I always knew I wanted to write, 'cause the people I was listening to all wrote. I never thought it was an option to sing anyone else's songs.