Product Description
The five spirituals and dances are
arrangements for multi-level violin ensemble of five movements from Samuel
Coleridge-Taylors 24 Negro Melodies for solo piano. The five movements
included are "Wade in the Water," "Sometimes I Feel Like a
Motherless Child," "Deep River," "My Lord Delivered Daniel," and "Bamboula." This
instrumental setting preserves the energy and warmth of the original. Expose
your students to this important style of American Music. Each movement contains
a brief description as well as illustration.
The violin
parts include Advanced Violin, Violin I, Violin II, Violin Book 1, and Twinkle
Violin. Since note reading and ensemble playing
pose additional challenges, I have made the Twinkle Violin part quite
basic, with an emphasis on open strings and basic rhythmic patterns. The Violin
Book 1 part is more challenging, designed for players who have finished or
about to finish Suzuki Violin School, Book 1. The Advanced Violin part
occasionally extends to fifth position, while the Violin I part remains mainly
in first Position, with only and occasional use of third position. Violin II
remains in first position. The Advanced Violin part is optional. It may be
omitted, replace the Violin I part, or both Advanced Violin and Violin I parts
may be used, depending on the needs and level of your group. 6 of each part have been included. The entire suite
totals 12 ½ minutes.
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