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African-American composer Jessie Montgomery wrote "Rhapsody No. 1" for herself. As included in her program notes on her website, the Rhapsody "draws on inspiration from the Eugène Ysaÿe solo works and is intended to serve as both an étude and a…

African American composr and conductor Evan Williams wrote "Amber Waves" for trombone and interactive electronics. As written on the composer's website: ​Amber Waves is a reflection on my upbringing in the Midwest. I grew up (and my family still…

Black composer, jazz pianist, arranger and conductor Billy Childs comosed "Four Portraits for Violin" on commission from Rachel Barton Pine. The premiere took place in 2017 by Rachel Barton Pine at the University of Kentucky. The work contains four…

Black composer, conductor, songwriter, pianist and communiity facilitator, Ahmed Alabaca wrote "The Crown Suite" during the Covid-19 pandemic. Alabaca included the following description on their website: "A musical journey reflecting the emotional…

Black composer Valerie Coleman's "Danza de la Mariposa" "is a rhythmic, melodic tone poem, giving the listener a tour of South America. Inspired by the various species of butterflies inhabiting the continent, this work is full of rich color, with…

Black composer Tyson Gholston Davis wrote "Tableau No. V" as part of a series of solo pieces. Each work, as the composer reflected, is for a different solo instrument and explores the expressive possibilities. Some composers of the latter half of the…

Black composer Thomas Flippin's "A Soldier's Sonata" (2007, rev. 2020) depicts the psyche of a soldier in conflict. As indicated on the composer's website, it was "based on my relationships with Bosnian musicians Denis Azabagic and Vesna Mehinovic.…

Black composer Thomas Flippin composed "Ten Kingdoms" (2014) based on the writings of Bartolome de las Casas. The composition was premiered in part with Madeleine Davidson at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in October 2012, and later in part with…

Black composer Thomas Flippin composed "Scenes from America" (2012) to depict the "transition from childhood to adulthood across three American scenes." I. Salt Creek, CA II. Chicago, IL III. New York Minute The work was premiered in part by Kenji…

Black composer Thomas Flippin composed "Neverland" (2008) as a musical narrative based on a dream. The work was premiered in part by Dr. Julie Goldberg at Vandercook College of Music in Chicago (2007) and premiered in full at Yale University in 2008.…