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The Essential Justin Holland by Various Classical Guitar - Digital Sheet Music

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SKU: ZZ.DZ-4099

Composed by Various. Arranged by Christopher Mallett. Score. 49 pages. Les Productions d'OZ - Digital #DZ 4099. Published by Les Productions d'OZ - Digital (ZZ.DZ-4099).

The music of Justin Holland represents a remarkable intersection of creativity, determination, and social justice. As a 19th-century classical guitarist and composer of African American descent, Holland defied the social and cul- tural barriers, leaving a lasting legacy that has inspired generations of musicians and music lovers.
When I first came across the music of Holland nearly 20 years ago, I was astounded to discover that he was an African American guitarist making a living pre-civil war and had built a multifaceted career for himself as an arranger, composer, and teacher. He became one of the most highly regarded American classical guitarists of his time and was the first black professional to settle in Cleveland. However, his accomplishments have been largely overlooked in the 21st century.
In this publication, I have gathered some of Holland’s most exquisite and captivating arrangements and composi- tions, beautifully engraved for modern guitarists to perform and enjoy. From the delicate harmonies of Nearer my God to Thee to the soaring arpeggios of the classic Carnival of Venice, these pieces showcase Holland’s exceptional talent in crafting emotive and complex music on the guitar. This publication is more than just a collection of music; it is a celebration of Holland’s life and legacy and a testament to the power of music to inspire and transform. As an advocate for the rights of Black musicians, Holland paved the way for future generations of black Americans to express themselves freely and fully.
Holland was born free in Norfolk, Virginia, and moved to Boston in 1833 to escape a dangerous environment for young black men. In Boston, he heard the playing of Spanish guitarist Mariano Perez, who inspired him to take guitar lessons from members of the Ned Kendall Brass Band and the Philharmonic Society of Boston. After study- ing at the Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio from 1841–1843, Holland was said to have traveled to Mexico to learn Spanish to study Sor and Aguado’s methods in their original language. Eventually, he settled in Cleveland in 1845 and began his career as a teacher while also starting to publish his music in 1848 with S. Brainard’s Sons/ Cleveland and J.L. Peters & Co/New York. Holland advocated for civil rights as his fame grew, making a name for himself both musically and politically.
Holland left a remarkable legacy, consisting of approximately thirty-five original pieces and three hundred ar- rangements of European operatic themes and popular songs from America and Europe. However, his contributions to American music extend beyond his compositions and arrangements. Holland’s Comprehensive Method for the Guitar, published in 1874, is considered the first American guitar method. The method covers technique, applied music theory, and repertoire, placing the approaches of European masters Matteo Carcassi, Fernando Sor, and Dionisio Aguado in the context of American performance practice. This publication, which underwent several edi- tions until 1908, became the best-selling American music publication of the 19th century.
The works included in this publication are recorded on my album, Justin Holland, Guitar Works, and Arrange- ments. This publication will introduce a new generation of guitarists and music enthusiasts to the beautiful music and life of Justin Holland.

La musique de Justin Holland représente une intersection remarquable de créativité, de détermination et de justice sociale. Guitariste classique et compositeur afro-américain du XIXe siècle, Holland a défié les barrières sociales et culturelles, laissant un héritage durable qui a inspiré des générations de musiciens et d'amateurs de musique.

Lorsque j'ai découvert pour la première fois la musique de Holland il y a près de vingt ans, j'ai été stupéfait de découvrir qu'il était un guitariste afro-américain vivant avant la guerre civile et qu'il avait construit une carrière multifacette en tant qu'arrangeur, compositeur et enseignant. Il est devenu l'un des guitaristes classiques américains les plus respectés de son époque et fut le premier professionnel noir à s'installer à Cleveland. Cependant, ses réalisations ont été largement ignorées au XXIe siècle.

Dans cette publication, j'ai rassemblé certains des arrangements et compositions les plus exquis et captivants de Holland, magnifiquement gravés pour que les guitaristes modernes puissent les interpréter et les apprécier. Des harmonies délicates de Nearer my God to Thee aux arpèges flamboyants du classique Carnival of Venice, ces pièces mettent en valeur le talent exceptionnel de Holland à créer une musique émotive et complexe pour la guitare. Cette publication est bien plus qu'une simple collection de musique ; c'est une célébration de la vie et de l'héritage de Holland et un témoignage du pouvoir de la musique à inspirer et à transformer. En tant que défenseur des droits des musiciens noirs, Holland a ouvert la voie aux futures générations d'Américains noirs pour s'exprimer librement et pleinement.

Holland est né libre à Norfolk, en Virginie, et a déménagé à Boston en 1833 pour échapper à un environnement dangereux pour les jeunes hommes noirs. À Boston, il a entendu jouer le guitariste espagnol Mariano Perez, qui l'a inspiré à prendre des leçons de guitare auprès de membres du Ned Kendall Brass Band et de la Philharmonic Society of Boston. Après avoir étudié au Conservatoire d'Oberlin dans l'Ohio de 1841 à 1843, on dit que Holland s'est rendu au Mexique pour apprendre l'espagnol afin d'étudier les méthodes de Sor et d'Aguado dans leur langue originale. Finalement, il s'est installé à Cleveland en 1845 et a commencé sa carrière en tant qu'enseignant tout en commençant à publier sa musique en 1848 chez S. Brainard’s Sons/Cleveland et J.L. Peters & Co/New York. Au fur et à mesure que sa renommée grandissait, Holland a plaidé pour les droits civils, se faisant un nom à la fois musicalement et politiquement.

Holland a laissé un héritage remarquable, consistant en environ trente-cinq pièces originales et trois cents arrangements de thèmes d'opéra européens et de chansons populaires d'Amérique et d'Europe. Cependant, ses contributions à la musique américaine vont au-delà de ses compositions et arrangements. La Comprehensive Method for the Guitar de Holland, publiée en 1874, est considérée comme la première méthode de guitare américaine. La méthode couvre la technique, la théorie musicale appliquée et le répertoire, plaçant les approches des maîtres européens Matteo Carcassi, Fernando Sor et Dionisio Aguado dans le contexte de la pratique de la performance américaine. Cette publication, qui a connu plusieurs éditions jusqu'en 1908, est devenue la publication musicale américaine la plus vendue du XIXe siècle.

Les œuvres incluses dans cette publication sont enregistrées sur mon album, Justin Holland, Guitar Works, and Arrangements. Cette publication introduira une nouvelle génération de guitaristes et d'enthousiastes de la musique à la belle musique et à la vie de Justin Holland.

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