Subsaharan Rhythm

Sub-Saharan Rhythm attempts to capture the spirit and emotion of the music of the sub-Saharan countries of Africa by incorporating three folk songs that are indigenous to this region: "Maiwe," "wateh eh" and a "Liberation Song" which I acquired from a documentary film on Mbira and African music. The piece requires some "extras" from some of the wind players in the form of clapping and singing.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4 | Duration: 5:15

Instrumentation
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2/3
Horn 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Baritone
Tuba

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1 (bongos, 2 cowbells, vibraphone, suspended cymbal)
Percussion 2 (2 tom-toms, xylophone)
Percussion 3 (2 congas, chimes, tam-tam)
Percussion 4 (shaker, bells, crash cymbal