Juba-Dance from the Suite In the Bottoms.
R. Nathaniel Dett.
Piano.
First Published: 1/1995.
8 pages.
'Juba' is one of the earliest and possibly best compositions by R. Nathaniel Dett. Majoring in composition and piano at Oberlin, in 1908, Dett was the first black person to earn a Bachelor of Music degree. A few years later he received a masters from Eastman, then honorary Doctorates from both Oberlin and Howard University. Most of Dett's music-writing and music-making was devoted to the music of his people. 'Juba' is the result of a well-schooled composer making effective use of elements of ragtime. A crowd-pleaser. Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection.
Juba-Dance from the Suite In the Bottoms [Alf:00-0661]
Difficulty: Late Intermediate.
Format: Sheet.
Distributed by Alfred Music Publishing
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R. Nathaniel Dett.
Piano.
First Published: 1/1995.
8 pages.
'Juba' is one of the earliest and possibly best compositions by R. Nathaniel Dett. Majoring in composition and piano at Oberlin, in 1908, Dett was the first black person to earn a Bachelor of Music degree. A few years later he received a masters from Eastman, then honorary Doctorates from both Oberlin and Howard University. Most of Dett's music-writing and music-making was devoted to the music of his people. 'Juba' is the result of a well-schooled composer making effective use of elements of ragtime. A crowd-pleaser. Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection.
Juba-Dance from the Suite In the Bottoms [Alf:00-0661]
Difficulty: Late Intermediate.
Format: Sheet.
Distributed by Alfred Music Publishing
Usually ships in 1-7 business days depending on stock levels. Contact us for a more specific time estimate.