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Dances from Treemonisha - Suite
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Dances from Treemonisha - Suite by Scott Joplin Concert Band - Digital Sheet Music

By Scott Joplin
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Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1566817

Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Jeremy Newton. This edition: audio, pdf. 20th Century, Opera, Ragtime, Romantic Period. 144 pages. Jeremy T. Newton #1138923. Published by Jeremy T. Newton (A0.1566817).

Experience the vibrant spirit and cultural richness of Scott Joplin's Treemonisha with this exhilarating wind band suite that brings to life the dynamic dances that form the heart of Joplin's opera. Each of the four movements captures the essence and liveliness of Joplin's cultural masterpiece. This arrangement offers a fresh and engaging interpretation, highlighting the timeless beauty and historical significance of Treemonisha. Perfect for concert performances, this suite invites audiences to celebrate the legacy of Joplin's contribution to American music.

In 1911, 25 years before the Gershwin brothers introduced the world to Porgy and Bess, the King of Ragtime wrote Treemonisha, the very first all-black opera. Although Scott Joplin’s work has been called a “ragtime opera” by modern scholars, the composer himself never referred to it that way. Indeed, Treemonisha is written in the style of late 19th-century opera and hints of Wagner, Verdi, and other European composers can be heard throughout. Only in his dance numbers does Joplin make use of ragtime cliches. The themes of feminism and racial empowerment that pervade the opera are just as topical now as they were a century ago. Treemonisha is a moving and compelling work that deserves to be a part of the classical canon. Treemonisha is a piece of American and African-American culture that is long overdue for celebration.

Contains four movements: "We're Goin' Around," "Frolic of the Bears," "Aunt Dinah Has Blown De Horn," and "A Real Slow Drag".

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

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