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"At first, I was reluctant to program The Passion of John Brown in its 19-minute entirety for middle schoolers.  But as it turned out, they were perfectly rapt, nobody moved!  The teacher surveys all came back 10 out of 10. " —Christopher Wilkins, Music director, Akron Symphony Orchestra

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Passion of John Brown, The

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WINNER 2011 AMERICAN PRIZE for ORCHESTRAL COMPOSITION
Orchestra and narrator.  Surround-sound.   19 min.
3333 (or 2222)   4431   timp+3  pno  hp  strings
The life of controversial abolitionist John Brown.  Sinner or saint?
“An amazing work, beautifully paced and orchestrated. I love it.”—David Daniels, conductor

 


A private recording of the complete work is available to conductors.

 

Full Score  $45 
Parts  rental   

         Schools may be eligible to purchase parts 

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