Variations On An African Hymnsong

One of Quincy Hilliard’s most exciting compositions, “Variations on an African Hymnsong” has been skillfully arranged for the flexible instrumentation “Build-A-Band series by Jimi Bergeron. Based on a Nigerian folk hymn, this very appealing selection features interesting harmonies, beautiful tone colors and driving polyrhythms, all combine to make this a stunning work for band, especially for groups with large percussion sections. Give your students a glimpse of music from another culture rarely heard or performed by wind bands. Perfect for contest or concert use. Truly exceptional!