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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: