The composer writes: "Consecration is written for the Youth Bells of a church that burned to the ground one fateful night. Through the efforts of its members and staff, the church was rebuilt and then consecrated in May of 1997. It is my hope that this piece reflects not only the initial terror and grief but, most importantly, the eventual triumph, rejoicing and thankgiving of the members of the congregation as they worked through a rebuilding not only of their church but of their faith and spirit."