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The viola is an undervalued instrument that has the incredible ability to portray deep emotional music. I composed the lament ""Unheard"" for solo viola to address those whose culture, stories, history, and music remain unheard within society. This solo explores the diversity of tone and color capable of the viola. Listen to a YouTube recording here: https: //youtu.be/A2FJRWigFlA?si=KQH7g-M8gu2eDohn Winner of the December 2023 International Youth Music Competitions (IYMC) Open (27+) category Second Runner-Up to Artist of the Year award. Duration: ca. 3'10"" Grades 4-5 Xavier Hersom (b.1995) is an international-award-winning transgender composer. Though influenced by tonal music of the Romantic period, Hersom's compositions are inspired by current national issues. He believes art enables people to see the world from other perspectives and that music can spread awareness of social injustices. Learn more about him at www.xavierhersom.com

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