Overview
For my 64th work, I thought it would be fitting to compose something for the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech. The number association also lines up with the year of assassination of King and Lincoln. There are highly virtuousic techniques used in this piece, while still having a lyrical quality. Lift Every Voice and Sing is used in a few unique ways as motivic development. Many have proclaimed it as the Black National Anthem, but that is not official. The work comes from a poem of the same title for the celebration of Lincoln's birthday. The original poem discusses how far God has brought us. Many feel that MLK's dream has been accomplished, while others feel his dream, is unfinished. 4 mallet marimba Level: Professional Duration: 23 minutes
Full Product Details
Author: Gregory J Jackson Dma
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.118kg
ISBN: 9781492855361
ISBN 10: 1492855367
Pages: 50
Publication Date: 30 September 2013
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Dr. Gregory Jackson is a well-recognized percussionist, composer, educator, and author. He is a multi-faceted percussion specialist in many areas. Dr. Jackson has published several books sold worldwide including 30 Timpani Etudes Op. 56, Jackson's Rudiment Dictionary, The Synergy Method for Marimba, Etudes Op. 48, The Well Tempered Marimbist Op. 46, Legendary Op. 44 Congas Full Circle for world percussion, Phenom: The Excellence of Execution for snare drum, and the percussion method book The Synergy Method for Drumming Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. He also has several recordings, including his debut CD is for solo marimba, Darkest Hour, two instructional percussion DVDs titled Congas Decoded and Elements of Synergy, and two percussion CDs, Osmosis and Conga Fantasy. Top authorities in percussion have proclaimed that Jackson's works are filling a void in the percussion community that is often not addressed. Dr. Jackson performs regularly across the country on a regular basis as well as presenting percussion masterclasses. In the Percussive Arts Society International Collegiate Snare Competition, he placed in the top 10 four consecutive years and top 4 two years. As an educator, Greg served as a consultant to three Drum Corps International Individuals Champions in 2004, 2005, and 2007 as well as the 2006 Percussive Arts Society International Competition Collegiate Champion. He is planning an upcoming trip to Japan for performances and extensive research on Japanese Taiko traditions. Jackson proudly endorses Remo Inc., Pearl Percussion, and Pro-mark sticks and mallets.
