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Umoja for Wind Quintet (PRINT Order Only)

SKU: TPB001-01-7000
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2'30

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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, a woodwind quintet that was created and founded by Coleman, and it soon became a signature piece of the ensemble. The melody is mainly a French horn solo with supporting rhythms from the upper winds and a constant motor played by the bassoon. Even though the meter is in 3/4 time, the melody and percussive upper wind accompaniment is mostly phrased in 6/8 when there is syncopation. Most importantly, the entire feel should be in 1. Suggested effects: flutter tongueing and trills within the flute line.

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  • About
    • BIO
    • umama womama
    • Umoja Anthem of Unity
    • Seven O'Clock Shout
    • Fanfare for Uncommon Times
    • AMAZONIA
    • Phenomenal Women
    • Shot Gun Houses
  • Media
    • MATISSERIES
    • News & Events >
      • Events
      • 2021 News
      • 2020 News
      • 2019 News
      • 2018 News
      • Masterclasses
    • Videos
    • PHOTOS
  • Works
  • VColeman Music Store
    • Rental Catalog
  • Flute Studio at Mannes
  • Contact
    • CONTACT INFO
    • Rentals
    • Licensing