Voices Shouting Out

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Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trumpet in C 1, Trumpet in C 2, Trumpet in C 3, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Triangle, Wood Block, Mallet Percussion, Glockenspiel, Marimba, Xylophone, Harp, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Contrabass — Voices Shouting Out is a response to 9/11 that is marked by a sense of resiliency. In the composer’s own words, “It was a march to acknowledge those fighting on behalf of our safety, and yet a sparkling celebration of life for those who continue living.” Voices Shouting Out was commissioned by the Virginia Symphony and premiered by the organization in February 2002.