William Grant Still

Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers”, William Grant Still (1895-1978) was born in Woodville, Mississippi and grew up in Arkansas. Early in his musical career he played and arranged for W. C. Handy and attended the Oberlin Conservatory. Following World War I, Still studied composition with Edgar Varèse and then attended the New England Conservatory where he was a student of George Chadwick. He held a Guggenheim fellowship and was awarded honorary doctorates from Howard University, Oberlin College, and Bates College. Still broke many barriers during his career, including being the first African-American composer to write orchestral works and have them performed by major symphony orchestras, as well as being the first conductor of color to lead a major American symphony. His musical style incorporates a variety of African-American styles, from spirituals to blues and jazz, in addition to European, Latin American, and other folk music genres.


William Grant Still — Folk Suite #4

Arranged from Still’s original version for Flute, Clarinet, Cello and Piano, this collection of contrasting Latin American songs contains three memorable tunes, El Monigote (Venezuela), Anda Buscando de Rosa en Rosa (Mexico), and Tayeras (Afro-Brazilian).

Suited for:

       

For Woodwind Quintet, 6 minutes.
WW5-9551 . . . $19.00


William Grant Still — Miniatures

Aired on N.P.R.’s Performance Today and performed at the Kennedy Center, the five contrasting movements display a variety of Afro, Anglo, Latino and Native American musical styles; I Ride An Old Paint (Cowboy Song - U.S.A.), Adolorido (Mexico), Jesus Is A Rock In The Weary Land (Spiritual, bluesy clarinet solo - U.S.A.), Yaravi (Peru) and A Frog Went A-Courtin’ (U.S.A.). This arrangement by Adam Lesnick makes a perfect selection for recitals and educational concerts.

Suited for:

       

For Woodwind Quintet, 12 minutes.
WW5-9615 . . . $26.00


William Grant Still — Mother and Child/Gamin

Alexa Still’s arrangement of two movements from the Suite for Violin is a wonderful addition to the solo flute repertoire. Mother and Child is lyrical, sustained and expressive, employing the singing qualities of all of the flute’s ranges and is reminiscent of both spirituals and Debussy. Gamin is a rhythmic, humorous and jazzy piece which contrasts the previous movement and challenges the flutist technically. Recorded by Alexa Still on Koch International Classics.

Suited for:

         

For Flute and Piano, 10 minutes.
FL-95S7 . . . $18.00


William Grant Still — Mother and Child/Gamin

Alexa Still’s arrangement of two movements from the Suite for Violin is a wonderful addition to the solo clarinet repertoire. Mother and Child is lyrical, sustained and expressive, employing the singing qualities of all of the flute’s ranges and is reminiscent of both spirituals and Debussy. Gamin is a rhythmic, humorous and jazzy piece which contrasts the previous movement and challenges the clarinetist technically.

Suited for:

       

For Clarinet and Piano, 10 minutes.
CL-9810 . . . $22.00


William Grant Still — Summerland

One of the most beautiful and popular William Grant Still melodies, this arrangement of an excerpt from Three Visions for piano is well suited for woodwind timbres. Arranged by Adam Lesnick.

Suited for:

         

For Woodwind Quintet, 4 minutes.
WW5-9550 . . . $16.00


William Grant Still — Three Songs

Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three Still songs, If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still for oboe with piano accompaniment. Suitable for players of all levels.

Suited for:

         

For Oboe and Piano, 10 minutes.
OB-95S2 . . . $15.00


William Grant Still — Three Songs

Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three Still songs, If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still for flute with piano accompaniment. Suitable for players of all levels.

Suited for:

         

For Flute and Piano, 10 minutes.
FL-95S2 . . . $15.00


William Grant Still — Three Songs

Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three Still songs, If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still for clarinet (or trumpet) with piano accompaniment. Suitable for players of all levels.

Suited for:

         

For Clarinet (or Trumpet) and Piano, 10 minutes.
CL-95S2 . . . $15.00


William Grant Still — Three Songs

Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three Still songs, If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still for bassoon with piano accompaniment. Suitable for players of all levels.

Suited for:

         

For Bassoon and Piano, 10 minutes.
BSN-9702 . . . $15.00


William Grant Still — Three Songs

Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three Still songs, If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still for horn with piano accompaniment. Suitable for players of all levels.

Suited for:

         

For Horn and Piano, 10 minutes.
HN-9802 . . . $15.00


William Grant Still — Three Songs

Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three songs, If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still and suitable for players of all levels.

Suited for:

     

For Trombone/Piano, 10 minutes.
TBN-0902 . . . $15.00

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