Valerie Coleman composed Seven O'Clock Shout in 2020 on commission from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Written in honor of the frontline workers in the Covid-19 pandemic, it received a virtual premiere which emphasized the human isolation caused by the pandemic.

Coleman writes: "Seven O'Clock Shout is an anthem inspired by the tireless frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the heartwarming ritual of evening serenades that brings people together amidst isolation, to celebrate life and the sacrifice of heroes."

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, composer and flutist Valerie Coleman is a graduate of the Mannes School of Music and Boston University. She is currently on the faculty of the Mannes School teaching flute. In 1996, while still a student, she became one of the founding members of the Imani Wind Quintet.