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

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

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 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/ RĂ©pertoire / Concert Band

(2001) Rosa Parks Boulevard pays tribute to the woman who in 1955 helped set in motion the modern civil rights movement by her refusal to move to the back of the bus in Montgomery Alabama. This dramatic work features three trombones which represent the spirit of the African American preacher and the courage of Rosa Parks. Duration - ca. 11:30

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

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.