In 1917 two ships collided in the harbor of Halifax, Canada. The resulting explosion devastated most of the city. "Echoes of the Silent" is a hymn that pays homage to those who perished and to the resilient souls who survived. This music is reverent and reflective, with emotional ebbs and swells and an eventual build to a stirring theme of hope and inner strength. Ideal as a festival or memorial piece, this work is an opportunity for your ensemble to explore softer dynamics, expression and nuanc...