Experience a visceral expression of our collective humanity in this music and spoken-word collaboration. While music can often help communicate emotion that is beyond the power of words, the use of language truly highlights our shared human experience. Local poets and wordsmiths share their reflections on music that was written to highlight our universal connection. Featuring a mix of local, modern, and classic composers, the talents of our impressive wind and brass sections will be on special display, creating a colorific experience of lesser-heard wind-forward works.

Deanna Tham, Conductor

PROGRAM:

Jessie Montgomery, Strum

Valerie Coleman, Umoja

Sarah Kirkland Snyder, Suite from the Blue Hour

Jerod Tate, Chokfi’

Osvoldo Golijov, Last Round

Texu Kim, Monastic Sceneries