The Door

"The Door was a worthwhile challenge! Like life, it is filled with surprises and twists that were fun to learn and to sing. This is a piece that I look forward to programming again!"—Julian Bryson, Director of Choral Activities, Jacksonville University "In 'The door,' Maxfield explores creative compositional tools that are engaging to singers and audiences alike. He successfully captures the whimsical nature of the poetry."—Dr. Kenney Potter, Director of Choral Activities & Chair, Music Department, Wingate University "Succinct, witty, yet still profound, like so much of Andrew's music, 'The door' proved to be a delight for both singers and audience."—Daniel Gee, Choral Arts Initiative, Assistant Conductor / Long Beach Symphony, Assistant Conductor      "Go," says poet Miroslav Holub, "and open the door." Go where? Open which door? To my ears, Holub's playful text is an invitation—maybe even a good-natured dare—for us to open ourselves to the unknown and unfamiliar. Sure, he te