Commissioned by the 2025 National ACDA High School Mixed Honor Choir, The Summit is Nigh is a true masterpiece. Zanaida Robles masterfully weaves the words of Paul Laurence Dunbar into a musical journey of triumph over darkness. With driving rhythmic ostinatos, relentless energy, and bold dissonances, the piece culminates in a powerful and uplifting conclusion, offering a striking portrayal of the strength of the human spirit.