Montgomery Variations: V. One Sunday in the South

(Starts at 13:07)

"Much of Bonds’ work was inspired by traditional spirituals, but Montgomery Variations was inspired by a historical event. This orchestral piece was written in 1965 in response to the Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. According to The Washington Post, Montgomery Variations and other pieces by Bonds were found in 2017 “next to a dumpster, waiting to be thrown out.” Many of the pieces discovered were thought to be unfinished, lost, or non-existent." - Nashville Symphony’s teaching resource for Mvmts 1, 3, and 4

Arpeggio - Melodic: The opening arpeggio outlines a major chord ("do mi sol"). In the sixth movement, the opening arpeggio outlines a minor chord ("la do mi," or "do me sol")

Meter Assessment: This movement is in Quadruple Meter (for suggested activity, see Movement I)

Theme and Variation / Melody: This movement is perhaps most starkly placed with the first movement, "The Decision"

Table of Contents - Montgomery Variations:
I. The Decision
II. Prayer Meeting
III. March
IV. Dawn in Dixie
V. One Sunday in the South
VI. Lament
VII. Benediction