Written in 1992, Mark Camphouse’s A Movement for Rosa is a poignant tribute to Rosa Parks, whose refusal to surrender her bus seat in 1955 became a defining spark of the American Civil Rights Movement.

Through powerful, emotional harmonies and a stirring musical narrative, Camphouse portrays the struggle, pain, and hope that Rosa Parks inspired. This piece reminds us that ignition is not always joyful—it sometimes rises from courage in the face of injustice. With its intense energy and ultimate triumph, A Movement for Rosa honors the bravery that fuels meaningful transformation, celebrating the power of a single spark to set the world ablaze.