Ngoma za Kenya
General Info
Year: 2008
Duration: c. 9:00
Difficulty: III-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Carl Fischer
Cost: Score and Parts – Each movement priced and sold separately.
Movements
1. Jambo – 3:00
2. Sundowner – 2:45
3. Kwaheri – 2:45
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:
- Bells
- Chimes
- Conga
- Crash Cymbals
- Maracas
- Sandpaper Blocks
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Triangle
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Ngoma za Kenya was written while composer Paul Basler studied in Kenya. The piece, in three movements, reflects the joyous optimism of the country's people. It is riddled with energetic rhythms, harmonies, and melodies from the indigenous music of Kenya.
- Program Note from publisher
Ngoma za Kenya is dedicated to Dr. Bentley Shellahamer, assistant dean and professor of music in the School of Music at Florida State University. In the fall of 1981 as a freshman music major at FSU, my sole performing ensemble was The Marching Chiefs. Dr. Shellahamer was the director of the band, and I can honestly say that the experience i had under his direction and guidance was one of the most enjoyable, educational and musically rewarding I have had to date. He has been an inspiration to me as an educator and musician as well as a truly honorable human being.
- Program Note from score
Media
State Ratings
- Indiana: ISSMA SENIOR BAND GROUP III
- Minnesota: III
- Tennessee: IV
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) Symphonic Band (Robert Birch, conductor) – 21 October 2017
- All-District High School Honor Band - 2009
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Carnival (2006)
- Harambee (1998)
- Jambo (2013)
- Mangulina (2001)
- Ngoma za Kenya (2009)
- Psalm
- Symphonic Dances for Horn and Wind Ensemble (1997)