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The Shadow Still Lingers: A Conductor's Guide for William Grant Still's ...And They Lynched Him on a Tree.

Authors :
WILLIAMS, BRANDON
Source :
Choral Journal. Mar2018, Vol. 58 Issue 8, p6-19. 14p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article offers information on musical "And They Lynched Him on a Tree" by William Grant Still and Katharine Garrison Chapin. Topics discussed include Still's symphony became the first symphonic work composed by black composer to be played by major orchestra; Still's oeuvre consist of over 150 compositions; and the musical "And They Lynched Him on a Tree" scored for a White Chorus, Black Chorus, Contralto Solo (Mother), Narrator, and orchestra.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095028
Volume :
58
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Choral Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127850351