Staff Pick
“Feel good music!”
There is something very uplifting about performing a piece about unity and this is full of positive energy and drive. The underlying rhythm swings along throughout and the main melody is spread around everyone. Jazz and other influences add extra interest to the harmony and there is a really satisfying momentum to the structure which builds up before winding down to the peaceful ending. Feel good music for everyone!
From the Publisher
UMOJA (Swahili for “unity”) was originally a composition for women’s voices (SSAA) to celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa. It later became a signature anthem for the woodwind quintet ensemble Imani Winds and was listed as one of the “Top 100 American Works” by Chamber Music America.
UMOJA features a simple, elegant melody repeated throughout, accompanied by infectuous layers of rhythms and harmonies from the African diaspora. The meter dances between the written 3/4 and implied 6/8 time, always lilting joyfully under one large beat. The result is a charming and uplifting divertissement that can be performed at any time of the year, regardless of season.
Our Description
Also available for Flute Quartet
Performance duration (approx): 4'
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Piccolo
- Part 2: Flute
- Part 3: Flute
- Part 4: Flute
- Part 5: Flute
- Part 6: Alto Flute
- Part 7: Alto Flute
- Part 8: Bass Flute
- Part 9: Contrabass Flute
Publisher: Coleman Page
Publisher's reference: TPB001-01-7013
Our Stock Code: 1692280
Media Type: Paperback - Score and parts (12 pages [score])
