IPHARADISI
from Rhythm of the Nations
David Marlatt
Ensemble: Concert Band
Additional Performing Forces: Chorus
Grade: 3
Duration: 03:45
Year of Composition: 2008
Commissioned by: Markham D.H.S. Wind Symphony (Mark Caswell, director)
Premiered by: MDHS Wind Symphony (Mark Caswell, director) and elementary feeder school bands
Date of Premiere: December 16, 2008
Publisher: Eighth Note
Year of Publication: 2008
Publisher Catalog Number: CB29141
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Optional SATB Chorus
Flute 1, 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinet 1, 2, 3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1, 2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2, 3
Baritone
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
[Mallet Percussion:] Vibraphone, Marimba
[Percussion 1:] Claves, Cowbell, Congas
[Percussion 2:] Rainstick, Suspended Cymbal, Shakers, 2 Tom-toms
Ipharadisi (ee pah rah dee see) was commissioned by the Markham District High School Wind Symphony along with the elementary feeder schools to that program: William Armstrong P.S., William Berczy P.S., Boxwood P.S., Edward T. Crowle P.S., and Reesor Park P.S.
Rhythm of the Nations is a growing series of original works and arrangements inspired by the cultures and people around the world. The other title in the series available for concert band is The Dragon King.
Program Notes:
The Zulu clan of South Africa was founded around 1700 and the sub-tribes were forcibly united by King Shaka in the early 1800s. He was responsible for controlling a population that began at 1,500 and grew to become more than 250,000. Later conflicts with the British found Zulus engaged in more battles, defending their lands and way of life. During apartheid in South Africa (1948–1990), these people were considered low class citizens and suffered greatly from discrimination by the reigning government, and many of their rights and land were taken away. Although their past has been filled with conflict, music has always been an important part of their way of life. The rhythmic power of their traditional music and freedom songs has captured the imagination of people all over the world, and these songs continue to be performed by choirs and instrumental ensembles everywhere. The words and melodies are inspirational and timeless.
(Eighth Note Publications)
