Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408410 By Neil Young. By Neil Young. Arranged by Jason Sullivann. Chamber,Folk,Historic,Multicultural,Rock,World. 22 pages. Green Bicycle Music #990996. Published by Green Bicycle Music (A0.1408410). Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Man_(song)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_the_United_StatesThis is a setting of Neil Young's SOUTHERN MAN (from the album AFTER THE GOLD RUSH) for woodwind quintet and optional percussion.The song is chosen by the arranger as a reponse to recent confisions surrounding the poisonouslegacy of Slavery, and various questionable debates regarding its history in America.Ironically, the arranger was originally ready to mention the song written as a response to thissong by the band Lynyrd Skynyrd, but found interesting information on Wikipedia (the links areprovided). Apparently the song by Young that spurred Lynyrd Skynyrd to write SWEET HOME ALABAMAwas the one titled simply ALABAMA, which is on the album HARVEST. Also interesting was the information that the bands and composers did get along, even showing this by wearing each other'st-shirts when performing.This arrangement is advanced grade 3 or grade 4, with no extreme playing in the outer registers,or meter changes, etc.. The optional percussion can be added to create a more solemn-march feel.The socio-political element is not varied or diffused in any way. If possible, the complete lyricsshould be contained in program notes. This piece offers a serious contemplation of the history andhorror of Slavery in America.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.22098 Composed by John M. Loretz, Jr. National Emblems, Eagles, Civil War--Union, Patriotism, Heroes, Slavery, War casualties, Campaigns & battles. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.22098). American Anthems on the Triumph of Liberty and Union Over Slavery and Treason. Freedom Triumphant. Music Composed by John M. Loretz, Jr. Written by Henry O'Rielly. Published 1865 by The American News Company, 121 Nassau Street in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include National Emblems, Eagles, Civil War--Union, Patriotism, Heroes, Slavery, War casualties, Campaigns & battles. First line reads Through all the Great Republic, Give thanks to God on high!.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

SATB choir and Piano - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.1.3610-E Composed by Kyle Pederson. African American Heritage. Instrument part. 22 pages. Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital #1.3610-E. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital (MQ.1.3610-E). English. From the arranger, Kyle Pederson To me, spirituals are the most powerful type of music. Spirituals were birthed and rooted in the experience of chattel slavery in the United States—and arose out of, as Arthur C. Jones asserts, “deeply meaningful, archetypically human experiences, relevant not only to the specific circumstances of slavery but also to women and men struggling with issues of justice, freedom, and spiritual wholeness in all times and places.� The original text of Soon Ah Will Be Done is as follows: Soon ah will be done with the troubles of the world (repeat) Goin’ home to live with God No more weeping and a-wailing (repeat) Goin’ home to live with God I want t’ meet my mother (repeat) Goin’ home to live with God I want t’ meet my Jesus (repeat) Goin’ home to live with God When I sang this spiritual growing up, I was struck by both the withering sorrow and expectant hope throughout. The melody and emotion has stuck with me since. When approaching my own arrangement, I hoped to honor the voice of the original writers and their experience of slavery, and I also sought to extend a voice to people today who are suffering from oppression and discrimination. I hoped an appropriate way to honor the experience of the original writers might be to invite the contemporary listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world today—a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love, and grace—a world where we have the courage to champion the inherent dignity and value of all people, a world where we will be done with all the ways we deny a person’s worth. A world where “heaven has come to earth.� In this arrangement, spoken word is incorporated throughout, intended to heighten the intensity of the performance, and meant to give a sense of immediacy to the challenge for the choir and audience to work together for justice, equity, and wholeness. Spoken word has often been used as the language of protest—and I include it intentionally as a way of giving voice to the choir members (and listener)—where all can stand in solidarity against oppression and injustice. If desired, choir members are encouraged to write their own spoken word text that speaks to issues of inequity and injustice in their own communities. I am writing this program note not long after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, MN, on May 25, 2020. As a Minneapolis area resident for the past 25 years, I want to take a more active role in working towards justice in my community. All proceeds received from the sale and performance of Soon We Will Be Done will be directed to ISAIAH—a multi-racial, state-wide, nonpartisan coalition of faith communities fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota. You can read more about the phenomenal work ISAIAH is doing at isaiahmn.org.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.22385 Composed by David A. Warden. Civil War--Union, Afro-Americans, Caricatures, William Tecumseh Sherman, Campaigns & battles, Slavery, Patriotism. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.22385). Sherman's On the Track. Contraband Song and Chorus. Words & Music by David A. Warden. Published 1865 by W.R. Smith, Agt. 135 Nth Eighth St. in Philadelphia. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Civil War--Union, Afro-Americans, Caricatures, William Tecumseh Sherman, Campaigns & battles, Slavery, Patriotism. First line reads Oh look away out yonder, for de dust am rising high.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.11485 Composed by Benjamin R. Hanby. Music stores, Symbols, Musical notation, Musical instruments, Angels, Roses, Love, Slavery, Kidnapping, Grief, Aged persons, Homecomings, Death, Heaven. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.11485). Darling Nelly Gray. B.R. Hanby. Published 1856 by Oliver Ditson & Co., 277 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Music stores, Symbols, Musical notation, Musical instruments, Angels, Roses, Love, Slavery, Kidnapping, Grief, Aged persons, Homecomings, Death, Heaven. First line reads There's a low green valley on the old Kentucky shore.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: LV.9921 Composed by Charles S. Tarbox. Slavery, African Americans. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.9921). The Cotton Pickers. Effective as March, Two Step or Patrol. by Chas. S. Tarbox. Published 1899 by McKinley Music Co. in Chicago. Composition of da capo with piano instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Slavery, African Americans. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.22192 Composed by Henry Clay Work. Civil War--Union, Afro-Americans, Caricatures, Slavery, Freedmen. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.22192). Kingdom Coming! Song and Chorus. 11th Thousand. by Henry C. Work. Published 1862 by Root & Cady, 95 Clark St. in Chicago. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Civil War--Union, Afro-Americans, Caricatures, Slavery, Freedmen. First line reads Say, darkeys, hab you seen de massa, wid de muffstash on his face.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.3373 Composed by Isaac N. Bonney. Children, Death, Grief, Fictitious characters, Literature, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Slavery, Friendship. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.3373). The Death of Little Eva & Uncle Tom. Poetry by Chas. L. Bennison. Music by Isaac N. Bonney. Published 1853 by Oliver Ditson, 115 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Children, Death, Grief, Fictitious characters, Literature, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Slavery, Friendship. First line reads The last rays of sunset were shed o'er the mountain, when Eva and Tom by the dim light were seen.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.3416 Composed by N.P.B. Curtiss. Manners & customs--India, Slavery, Freedmen, Marriage, Love. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.3416). The Hindoo Slave Girl. Poetry by M.S. Pike, Esq. Music Composed by N.P.B. Curtiss. Published 1850 by A. & J.P. Ordway, 339 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Manners & customs--India, Slavery, Freedmen, Marriage, Love. First line reads 'Twas morning o'er the ganges stream, and slaves drag on the Idol car.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.13748 History--American, General Andrew Jackson, Slavery, Campaigns & battles, Caricatures. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.13748). Root, Hog, or Die. Song and Chorus. n. Published 1856 by Oliver Ditson, Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include History--American, General Andrew Jackson, Slavery, Campaigns & battles, Caricatures. First line reads I'm right from old Virginny wid my pocket full ob news.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.3534 Composed by Miss Armstrong. Arranged by James G. Clark. Ethnic groups, Children, Slavery, Love. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.3534). Poor Juna. Music by Miss Armstrong (of Oswego, N.Y.). Arranged By James G. Clark, Musical Director of Ossian's Bards. Published 1856 by Henry Tolman, 153 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Ethnic groups, Children, Slavery, Love. First line reads Pearl riverside is far away, in the old Mississippi state.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.22033 Composed by Eastburn. Slavery, Celebrations, Civil War--Union, Patriotism. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.22033). The Contraband's Song of Freedom. Song and Chorus. Words & Music by Eastburn. Published 1865 by W.R. Smith, 135 Nth. Eighth St. in Philadelphia. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Slavery, Celebrations, Civil War--Union, Patriotism. First line reads See the light now gently glowing, gilding mountain top and tree.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.24095 Composed by W.O. Perkins. Civil War--Union, Slavery, Campaigns & battles, Prayer, Patriotism. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.24095). We Wait Beneath the Furnace Blast. Song and Quartette. Words by J.G. Whittier. Music by W.O. Perkins. Published 1862 by Oliver Ditson & Co., 277 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Civil War--Union, Slavery, Campaigns & battles, Prayer, Patriotism. First line reads We wait beneath the furnace blast the pangs of transformation.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.14899 Composed by Stephen Glover. Slavery, Miscegenation, Suicide, Hypocrisy, Liberty, Religion. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.14899). The Georgian Slave. Ballad. Composed by S. Glover. Published 1852 by S. Brainard & Co., 77 Superior St. in Cleveland. Composition of strophic with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Slavery, Miscegenation, Suicide, Hypocracy, Liberty, Religion. First line reads I had a dream a happy dream, I thought that I was free.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1449955 Composed by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Thomas G Degan. 19th Century,A Cappella,Early Music,Folk,Historic. 2 pages. Thomas Degan #1029685. Published by Thomas Degan (A0.1449955). Ring, Ring de Banjo is a minstrel song written in 1851. The song's words and music are from Stephen Foster. THIS ARRANGEMENT HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH AND DOES NOT INCLUDE REFERENCES TO SLAVERY OR DEROGATORY RACIAL TERMS.The song, (originally) written to mimic the dialect of Black people in the Southern United States, is about a newly-freed slave who wishes to come back to his master's plantation. As his old master is dying, the singer plays the banjo on his old master's deathbed until he dies. It is one of minstrelsy's most explicit evocations of the potentially violent relationship in slavery between master and slave and inspired a number of imitators, including the abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe. -Wikipedia.