| SKU | 7.0728* |
|---|---|
| Composer/Arranger | Thompson, Joel |
| Text Author | Hughes, Langston |
| Voicing & Instruments | SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano |
| Series | Atlanta Master Chorale Series |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Text Language | English |
| Special Services/Occasions | Graduation, African American Heritage |
| Topics (Secular) | Social Justice/Social Concerns |
| Publisher | Galaxy Music Corporation |
| Recording Credits | Atlanta Master ChoraleEric Nelson, Director |
This piece was written in response to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech. The text dialogues between two Langston Hughes poems, "Harlem," and "Dreams." One poem summarizes the pain of broken promises and the other encourages faith that things will get better, because the alternative is absolute despair. Both contain essential truths still evident in today's turbulent times.
Although the text expresses sentiments that might be the stuff of childhood and naiveté, the music is turbulent, perhaps hinting at the cynicism of today's world. Dramatic and moving, with convincing choral writing and a virtuosic piano accompaniment, this piece is an experience not soon forgotten. Duration: 4:10
The "Downloadable Accompaniment Tracks 1-50 singers" bundle contains a part dominant track for each voice part, a balanced voices track, and an accompaniment track if the work is not a cappella (the accompaniment is also included with the part dominant and balanced voices track). Part dominant tracks are the perfect place to start as the highlighted part is dominant with the other parts in the background for reference. The balanced voices track give a full choir balanced volume mix to allow musicians to hear a piece of music as a full performance. The accompaniment track offers the perfect way to practice singing independently and they can even be used in full choir rehearsals or even school performances. Each bundle is licensed to be used by up to 50 users. Please adjust the quantity accordingly if you have more than 50 users.