Piano Music of Black Composers Level 1

From the Publisher

The Expanding the Repertoire series aims to bring previously unsung piano literature to students and teachers for memorable discoveries. This elementary to upper elementary level volume features music of Black composers in progressive order, and includes pedagogical notes by Leah Claiborne, an expert in the field. CONTENTS: LEAH CLAIBORNE: Chit-Chat · Jumping the Broom · The King's Magic Drum · Left Alone · The Unsung · JAMES & JOHN JOHNSON: Lift Every Voice and Sing (arr. Leah Claiborne) · ULYSSES KAY: Slumber Song · IGNATIUS SANCHO: Mary Montague's Reel · HALE SMITH: An Asphodel for Marcel · Blooz · BLANCHE K. THOMAS: Selections from Plantation Songs in Easy Arrangements: Go Down, Moses · I'm Troubled in Mind · Lord, I Want to Be a Christian · Steal Away · Tryin' to Make Heaven My Home · We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

Contents

• An Asphodel For Marcel 
• Blooz 
• Chit-Chat 
• Go Down, Moses 
• I'm Troubled In Mind 
• Jumping The Broom 
• The King's Magic Drum 
• Lady Mary Montague's Reel 
• Left Alone 
• Lift Every Voice And Sing 
• Lord, I Want To Be A Christian
• Slumber Song 
• Steal Away 
• Tryin' To Make Heaven My Home 
• The Unsung 
• We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder 

Item Details

Instrumentation

• Part 1: Piano