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African Suite, Op. 35, No. 4: Danse Negre: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score

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African Suite, Op. 35, No. 4: Danse Negre: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score

Name: African Suite, Op. 35, No. 4: Danse Negre: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A542401
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By Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) wrote his four movement AFRICAN SUITE for piano in 1898, two years after the success of his BALLADE in A minor, as a result of meeting African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, who encouraged the young man to explore his African heritage. "Danse nègre," the high-energy fourth and final movement in the suite, is also the most familiar. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp.Perc(2-3): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-63-887923-0

ISBN13: 978-1-63-887923-7

UPC: 735816454036

SKU: 36-A542401

Instrumentation: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works

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About the Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a British composer of mixed heritage whose career flourished during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. He achieved early fame with his cantata Hiawatha's Wedding Feast (1898), which became one of the most performed large-scale choral works of its time. His meeting with African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar proved formative, inspiring him to draw deliberately on African and African-American musical traditions in his compositions.

Coleridge-Taylor's orchestral and chamber works are marked by romantic harmonic language, memorable melodic writing, and a genuine engagement with the cultural sources he explored. He conducted extensively, championed young composers, and served as one of the first Black conductors to lead major British orchestras. Though his output was cut short by his early death, his music remained in concert repertoire throughout the 20th century and has experienced renewed recognition in recent decades.

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Why we love this

Coleridge-Taylor's orchestration sparkles with color and rhythmic vitality in this movement. The piece demands strong ensemble cohesion and gives every section meaningful material, making it an excellent choice for orchestras looking to showcase coordinated ensemble work while programming something that audiences genuinely love to hear.

What to expect

The music propels forward with infectious energy and brilliant orchestration. Syncopated rhythms, bright sonorities, and driving momentum create a celebratory, dynamic atmosphere that engages both players and listeners from the opening.

Who it's for

Orchestras at the intermediate to advanced level will find this movement accessible yet rewarding. It works well for ensembles seeking substantive repertoire that showcases orchestral color and rhythmic coordination without requiring exceptional technical facility in every section.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the basic pulse clearly early in rehearsals. The syncopated rhythmic figures will lock more solidly once the foundation is secure and the ensemble feels confident about the beat.
Balance the percussion section carefully; timpani and the battery need to drive the rhythm without overwhelming the melodic lines in strings and winds.
Shape phrases by bringing out the call-and-response character between instrumental groups, which echoes the compositional intent while creating textural clarity.
Ensure the picolo's prominent moments cut through the full ensemble sound. That instrument is essential to the brightness and character of key passages.

How to use it

This movement stands effectively as a complete work on its own and makes a natural choice for pops concerts, family concerts, or educational programs exploring world musical traditions and early 20th-century concert music. Its energy and accessibility also make it an ideal final-half concert selection that leaves audiences energized.