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An Apology for Black Women (2020)
by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)
Instrumentation: Solo Viola
Length: 6 mins
PDF Price: $15+
This work was commissioned by Community Concerts for Epworth and Daniel Bernard Roumain’s friend, Caroline Lee. This work is dedicated to Breonna Taylor. PDF sheet music will be delivered a few minutes after making payment.
Related works are also available:
1. Why Did They Kill Sandra Bland? for solo cello
2. An Apology For Black Women; Why Did They Kill Sandra Bland? for viola and cello duet
COMPOSER’S NOTE:
Black women deserved more, continue to suffer, and continue to be victimized. I pledge to listen more, defend more, and call attention to their trauma, brilliance, and truth. What will you do?
- DBR
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Notable Past Performances:
Community Concerts at Epworth: Music for the Times Past, Present, Future (Fall 2020 Season), performed by Caroline Lee
Score sample: