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i am a white person who __________ Black people (2020)
by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)
Instrumentation: String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass) and Timpani
Length: 5 mins
PDF Study Score Price: $40+
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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? The titles of my work often speak to my feelings and (political) position. With i am a white person who _____ Black people, I am extending what has traditionally been my choice given to any white person: how do you see me and other BIPOC people, and what choice of word or phrase best reflect your opinion of Black people? Your choice, in part, reflects who you are.
-DBR
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Notable Past Performances:
World Premiere: New Jersey Symphony, Xian Zhang, Music Director, the opening of the 2020-21 virtual NJSO season at NJPAC, Newark, NJ
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