Subsaharan Rhythm
by David Gillingham
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert band (Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2/3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2/3, Horn 1/2, Trombone 1/2, Baritone, Tuba, Timpani (4 drums), Percussion 1 (bongos, 2 cowbells, vibraphone) - grade 4

SKU: CN.03151

Composed by David Gillingham. Score only. Duration 5:15. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.03151).

Sub-Saharan Rhythm attempts to capture the spirit and emotion of the music of the sub-Saharan countries of Africa by incorporating three folk songs that are indigenous to this region: "Maiwe," "wateh eh" and a "Liberation Song" which I acquired from a documentary film on Mbira and African music. The piece requires some "extras" from some of the wind players in the form of clapping and singing.

Sub-Saharan Rhythm attempts to capture the spirit and emotion of the music of the sub-Saharan countries of Africa by incorporating three folk songs that are indigenous to this region: "Maiwe," "wateh eh" and a "Liberation Song" which I acquired from a documentary film on Mbira and African music. The piece requires some "extras" from some of the wind players in the form of clapping and singing.