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From the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press is this brass choir arrangement of the third movement "Humor" from William Grant Still's "Afro-American Symphony". Still's Afro-American Symphony incorporated African-American folk influences and as part of the early 20th Century Harlem Renaissance in New York City, the work was enthusiastically received across the USA and overseas. This arrangement for four B-flat trumpets, four horns, 3 trombones, euphonium and tuba of the third movement will enliven concerts with its colorful rhythms reminiscent of Gershwin and blues harmonies. Pair this on concerts with the first movement ("Longing") of Still's Afro-American Symphony arranged for similar brass choir with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus.
The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Highly recommended! Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music
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