I released a collection of inspirational songs in 2002 entitled, Singing with A New Voice. The CD is a  mix of Pop, Broadway, Celtic, Blues, Traditional, Classical and Contemporary Christian selections, organized around the central theme of hope through faith.

On my debut CD, I collaborate with Swift Creek Mill Theater’s musical director, Paul Deiss, who created many of the arrangements and orchestrations, as well as an original song, Break the Bread. “It’s been refreshing to work with Liz because she allows the creative process to flow freely, yet she is an artist who pays great attention to detail,” Deiss said. “She amazed me with her versatility on different musical styles, and her passion for the songs on this CD is evident in her treatment of the lyrics. Having mixed these tracks, I listened to Liz sing each song about a hundred times, but never got tired of hearing her voice. She has an unforced, lyrical quality that is often haunting.”

 A line in one of the songs serves as a hallmark statement of why I made this recording: "All things are mine since I am His; how can I keep from singing?" This song, entitled How Can I Keep from Singing, joins the following tracks in this warm and vibrant collection: Thy Word, Be Thou My Vision, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Day By Day/ Beautiful City medley (from the musical Godspell), Down to the River to Pray (from the movie Oh, Brother, Where Art Thou), The Prayer (duet with Jason Marks), Wade in the Water, Break the Bread (original by Paul Deiss), When You Believe (from the movie Prince of Egypt), Panis Angelicus, Amazing Grace, and How Beautiful.

I wanted this collection to speak to the listener on many levels, and deliver its message of hope within a theatrical presentation, offering familiar and fresh new music, varied instrumentation, and a spirit that would rise above the everyday concerns we all face.

Singing with a New Voice is available in the Richmond area at "Consider the Lily" in Lakeside near Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, or by contacting me at lizforpr@verizon.net. The CD benefits medical research and patient education at The American Cancer Society and Massey Cancer Center, where I was successfully treated for breast cancer.