Oorspronklik: Hope is the thing with feathers. Commissioned by Bella Voce of Reno, Nevada, Jennifer Tibben-Lembke, Director. Emma Lou Diemer.
Vertaling: Hoop is die ding met vere. Opdrag van Bella Voce van Reno, Nevada, Jennifer Tibben-Lembke, Direkteur. Koor bladmusiek. Intermediêre.