Commissioned by the acclaimed Midwest Clinic and premiered in Chicago by Duncanville High School (TX), directed by Dr. Tom Shine, this exciting work by Samuel Hazo demonstrates the composer's continued fresh approach and unique vision for wind bands. Scored for brass and percussion with woodwind players contributing East African chant/ more...singing along with egg shakers, this composition is a tribute to the memory of Rosa Parks and her struggles on behalf of civil rights more than 50 years ago. Dramatic and powerful music!
i had the bass drum part! nervous ther first time practicing, but learned to love this!! i was the pulse in this song
shakemyseansean 2 months ago
@Rovelius39X7 it's swahili bro!
NoRussianBand 4 months ago
We're playing this in Wind Ensemble this semester! Thanks for uploading it, it's good to hear an official recording of it.
msloew 5 months ago
What are the vocalists singing? I can't understand it...
Rovelius39X7 8 months ago
@Dancingfool721 I think we've met! lol :D
UseYourHeadAndHeart 1 year ago
I had the great pleasure to work with Mr. Hazo at ONU Music Camp... He is one amazing conductor...
UseYourHeadAndHeart 1 year ago
My band plays this. It sounds more like a tribute to the Na'vi people than it does to Rosa Parks... ZA RAY ZA RAY!!!!!
FlyingFreak67 1 year ago
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HolyAngemon007 1 year ago
i love this song we played it for marching band it was the greatest! anyone know were or if there would be a mp3 of this?
pivotfriendsstudio 1 year ago
@Dancingfool721 Oh yes! I LOVED working with Mr. Hazo and everyone. It makes me cry too! I am sure we will all see him again in the somewhat near future!
MaestraInTraining1 1 year ago