United in Purpose
Rollo DilworthPiece Duration: 3:45
About this Piece
Sheet Music: https://www.stantons.com/scores/0/0/4/6/5/2/9/7/leon-00465297.pdf
Ensemble: Chorus, Piano, Bass, and Percussion
Lyrics by Maya Angelou:
"The onus is upon us all to work
to improve the human condition.
Perform good deeds,
for that is truly the way
to battle the forces of entropy
that are at work in our world.
The composite of all our efforts
can have an effect.
Good done anywhere
is good done everywhere.
When we unite in purpose,
we are greater than the sum of our parts."
Notable Passages
Time Stamp:
0:12
— 0:43
Description:
Keywords: Syncopation , Refrain
Description:
Syncopated quarter notes are all over this piece! This starts in measures 5-6 during the refrain: - “the onus is u-pon us all to work…”
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Keywords: Syncopation , Refrain
Time Stamp:
2:37
Description:
Keywords: Improvisation - Form , Solo and Ensemble
Description:
Two singers sing improvised solos at the end of the piece!
Keywords: Improvisation - Form , Solo and Ensemble