Three Spirituals: I. Git On Board
Evelyn Simpson CurentonPiece Duration: 3:00
About this Piece
Arrangement / Duet: The composer has arranged the African American Spiritual "Git on Board" for Flute and Piano. The original melody and lyrics can be found at this link! (Note: the Flute/Piano arrangement is transposed up a whole step to A Major)
Lyrics:
"Git on board,
little children, git on board,
little children, git on board,
little children, there's room for many a-more.
The Gospel train's a-comin',
I hear it close at hand.
I hear the carwheels rumbling
and rolling through the land.
Git on board,
little children, git on board,
little children, git on board,
little children, there's room for many a-more."
Notable Passages
Description:
The flute player opens the piece with the main tune of "Git on Board"!
- Learn the original melody with music at this link, and sing the words!
- Listen to this arrangement for Flute and Piano, and see if you recognize the melody!
- Discuss how the melody has been changed in this arrangement
Keywords: Arrangement , Melody - Misc.
Description:
In this section of "Git on Board," the flutist darts back and forth between the piece's melody, and high-pitched notes that sound like train whistles!
Keywords: Arrangement , Melody - Misc.
Description:
The flute player performs percussive train sounds, followed by the melody in a higher octave. The music barrels to a fiery conclusion!
Keywords: Arrangement