BandQuest Series-A contemporary adaptation of the traditional African American spiritual Wade in the Water.

Composer's Note: Quilting co-commissioned by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic is my first stand alone work fororchestra and is loosely inspired by the American tradition of quilt making. I composed Quilting while living most of last year in Paris. During my time there I thought a lot about what it means to compose symphonic music as ayoung American in the 21st century when so many of the many masterworks which are programmed year in and out by orchestras across the country are European. I considered which artistic traditions defined the American 19th-century.I began to think of the American crafts-tradition of quilting as a foil to the high-art tradition of European orchestral composition. As the score for my new work began to take shape I started thinking about themanuscript itself as an object its vertical and horizontal planes create a kind of patterned geometry of their own. Visually the way a musical score is woven together like patchwork brought to mind quilts and the great Americantradition of quilting. I imagined about how conducting an orchestra can feel like stitching a piece together or sewing together a large number of musical ideas and musicians into a coherent and transcendent whole. Quilting was an integral part of American vernacular in the 18th and 19th centuries the African-American quilting tradition is especially fascinating and the quilts tell the stories of the women and communities who made them.The names of the quilt patterns themselves can have their own sense of narrative: 'jacobs ladder' 'drunkards path' 'solomon's puzzle' and (my favorite for its relevance to this piece) 'the road to California.' -Bryce Dessner

Based on the African-American spiritual ?Ev?ry Time I Feel the Spirit? Feel the Spirit captures the essence of the traditional spiritual. These songs were created by African-Americans oppressed by slavery. A deeply religious people the slaves would use singing as an expression of both their enthusiastic joy and profound sadness. Feel the Spirit enables you to play a great gospel song with your band

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Based on the African-American spiritual “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit”, Feel the Spirit captures the essence of the traditional spiritual. These songs were created by African-Americans oppressed by slavery. A deeply religious people, the slaves would use singing as an expression of both their enthusiastic joy and profound sadness. Feel the Spirit enables you to play a great gospel song with your band / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Now your pre-Grade 1 band can honor these African-American heroes of World War II with their performance of TUSKEGEE AIRMEN. Carefully scored with very limited brass ranges and flute parts which avoid difficult fingering combinations it is playable by groups which have completed only a few pages of their first year method book. Your beginners will sound beyond their years as they honor the great Americans of THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN.

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for their 2012 convention here is the first major work from the pen of Rosephanye Powell. With text from the Book of Jeremiah the four movements follow the prophet's feelings of abandonment and redemption by God. Powell combines this ancient text with music that draws simultaneously from the African American musical heritage as well as the classical music traditions.

Spiritual-This African-American spiritual describes events from Exodus 7:16. Douglas Smith has arranged this piece for two B flat trumpet/cornet a trombone/baritone/horn in F and a trombone/baritone with optional tuba.

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachian Mountain area. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. In fact, Appalachian music is one of the best-known manifestations of the culture. Traditional Appalachian music is derived primarily from the English and Scottish ballad tradition and Irish and Scottish fiddle music. African-American blues musicians played a significant role in developing the instrumental aspects of Appalachian music as well. (2:15) / Orchestre A Cordes

The African-American spiritual ?Down in the River to Pray? forms the basis for this creative and dramatic work for mature ensembles. Opening with a tender chorale-like statement the piece evolves throughout with variations in mood and intensity ultimately building to a majestic and powerful conclusion. Dur: 5:20.

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) Dur: 3:50 / Date parution : 2022-07-23/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Spiritual-This lively African-American spiritual is ideally suited for setting up interplay between various horns. Douglas Smith has arranged this piece for two B flat trumpet/cornet a trombone/baritone/horn in F and a trombone/baritone with optional tuba.

Spiritual-This African-American spiritual is thought to be part of the code language associated with the Underground Railroad. It's themes of longing and release would be suitable for funerals or memorial services. Douglas Smith has arranged this piece for 2 B flat trumpet/cornet a trombone/baritone/horn in F a trombone/baritone with optional tuba.

American music producer songwriter and musician Van McCoy became famous for his instrumental hit The Hustle. His African Symphony was released in the 1970’s and was soon arranged for Brass Band by Naohiro Iwai whose brilliant arrangement helped to establish his excellent reputation as an arranger of band music.

Kum Ba Yah is one of the most popular and loved of all American folk songs. It is sung in places of worship around campfires and at social gatherings all over the world. This bright and happy arrangement makes use of African percussion and rhythm underneath velvety-smooth chords and flowing lines. It can also be enhanced by the use of an optional electric bass part.

This 4-movement multicultural suite provides a wealth of teaching and performance opportunities especially at the beginning level. Each movement is based on a Smithsonian National Museum in Washington D.C. (Natural History American Indian African Art and Air and Space). These movements can easily be performed separately. In addition to cross-curriculum teaching the opening theme is slightly altered in each movement teaching the concept of variations. Strongly consider this new work.