Staff Pick
“Feel good music!”
There is something very uplifting about performing a piece about unity and this is full of positive energy and drive. The underlying rhythm swings along throughout and the main melody is spread around everyone. Jazz and other influences add extra interest to the harmony and there is a really satisfying momentum to the structure which builds up before winding down to the peaceful ending. Feel good music for everyone!
From the Publisher
Umoja is the Swahili word for “unity” and is the first day in seven in the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa. The original composition calls for unity through the tradition of call and response and was first meant to be a simple family sing-along song for Kwanzaa. As it was added to the wind quintet repertoire of Imani Winds, it soon became a signature piece of the ensemble. Today, Umoja has several versions, for band, orchestra, flute choir, and flute quartet.
Our Description
Also available for Flute Choir
Performance duration (approx): 4'
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Piccolo
- Part 2: Flute
- Part 3: Flute
- Part 4: Bass Flute
Publisher: Coleman Page
Publisher's reference: TPB001-01-7001
Our Stock Code: 1692297
Media Type: Paperback - Score and parts (10 pages [score])
