Voices Shouting Out

Nkeiru Okoye
Piece Duration: 4:25

About this Piece

(Starts at 0:18)

"A Native New Yorker, Nkeiru Okoye penned the initial sketches of what would be “Voice Shouting Out” on New Year’s Eve, 2001/02. The completed work premiered six weeks later by The Virginia Symphony and has continued to delight and captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds." - Nkeiru Okoye

Ostinato: Listening for the repeating eighth notes (on the pitch C), which moves through the instruments but is most often found in the percussion!

Ternary Form, Staccato, Legato: 
-A: 0:18 (Staccato)
-B: 1:58 (Legato)
-A: 3:28 (Staccato)

Timbre: Many instruments have their own distinct sections in this piece, as if they are the "Voices Shouting Out." Can you name all of the instruments that you hear?