Par PRICE FLORENCE. Florence Price (1887-1953) is noted as the first African-American female composer of symphonic works, and is only in recent years beginning to receive the recognition so richly deserved. Her Symphony No. 1 was completed in 1932 and first performed in 1933 by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Here is a sparkling transcription for band of the third movement (Juba Dance). (Grade 4) …

Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Bass in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along CD to help you put it all together. The repertoire covers many jazz styles from Basie to Latin and African-influenced music to ECM and contemporary jazz (the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, B…

Par JENKINS KARL. One World deals with a fractured world (populist governments, plagues, climate change, human trafficking, disrespect for basic human rights, terrorism, war) and heralds a vision of a peaceful and egalitarian planet. The work is best encapsulated by one of the texts set: ‘Tikkun Olam’, Hebrew for ‘repair the world’, a Jewish concept of stewardship over God’s creation. Scored for s…

Par HAMMET LARRY. Potes Suite is a set of four contemporary pieces for flute and guitar composed by the flute and guitar duo “Nuclear Okra.” The pieces are inspired by the rich tapestry of diverse cultures living in the medieval mountain village of Potes, Spain. The suite incorporates a wide variety of musical styles, rhythms, and techniques drawn from folk, flamenco, Balkan, jazz, blues, country,…

Par POWELL ROSEPHANYE. Four art songs from the pen of Rosephanye Powell bring honor and tribute to African American music and educators. The title, Then, Here and Now, refers to the spiritual's use during slavery (thn) and its relevance today (here and now). Titles include: Opressed (Go Down, Moses), Healing (Balm in Gilead), Dying (I Wanna Die Easy), and Protest (Joshua Fought the Battle of Jeric…

Une nouvelle façon de présenter la musique multiculturelle à vos élèves, une célébration de Kwanzaa combine 'African Noel' et 'Kum Ba Yah' avec des pièces de percussion amusantes qui aura les orteils de vos publics taraudage. Très amusant et éducatif aussi! Corrélée avec Yamaha Band Student, Livre 1, page 18. / Concert Band

A Polyrhythmic Journey In 6/8 Time. Par DWORSKY ALAN. In The Joy of Six, Dworsky adapts African and Afro-Cuban polyrhythms to the keyboard in a world-beat classical style. At the heart of the book are four beautiful solo pieces designed to teach different rhythms. Each piece is covered in a separate lesson, where it\'s broken down into bite-sized patterns that start easy and gradually get more dif…

Suitable for young flautists everywhere (2 years' experience/grades 2-4) Range of styles including bossa nova, blues, South African, Nordic, and Indian Fascinating background information and tailored warm-ups Includes flute accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chords CD with performances and backings for every piece, recorded by r…

Par CARDENAS CARLOS. Orígenes (Origins) was commissioned by the European Brass Band Association as a test piece for the challenge section of the 38th European Brass Band Championship in Freiburg, Germany 2015. It is a spectacular piece from the pen of CarlosCárdenas, who belongs to a new generation of composing talent. The clave, a rhythmic pattern, which originally comes from African music, was t…

The poem and original hymn-like music of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T. Washington in 1900, it is sometimes called the 'African-American National Anthem.' This setting, by Bob Phillips, teaches 6/8 and uses chromatic alterations in first position. A vocal lead sheet is i…

Spirituals Arranged in a Jazz Style. Par KIM MARIANNE (Arr.). Marianne Kim has quickly become one of the most sought-after writers in the sacred music world. In this exciting collection, she combines her soulful arranging style with the African-American spiritual, and the results are breathtaking. These vibrant and energizing settings are perfect for enhancing any worship service or concert and of…

The Drop That Contained the Sea is a song cycle sung in 10 languages, weaving together poems and prayers about water from different cultures. It has a unique concept: it follows a single drop of water as it weaves its way through the world, from clouds to snow, rivers to oceans, culminating in an explosive rainmaking prayer. It's a musical travelogue of vocal traditions from around the world, incl…

Traditional South African Choral Music (Collection). Par . This collection of fifteen songs from South Africa is a companion to the popular album from the University of Pretoria Camerata, Indodana. Hit arrangements by Michael Barrett, Mbuso Ndlovu, and Ralf Schmitt like Modimo, Tuba, Ngothando, and the title song, among others, make up this distinguished reference resource for the choral library. …