Rosewood gratitude

Music by Lily May.
Commissioned by Sing Up.

Rosewood gratitude is inspired by the balafon music of West Africa and features the distinctive ‘son’ clave rhythm. Children will be immersed in the rhythm and harmony sound world of the piece, whilst exploring a range of percussive techniques.

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Scores

Rosewood gratitude Percussion Ensemble

Additional Song Resources

Rosewood gratitude (Teaching notes)

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About

Age: 7 to 9 , 9 to 11 , 11 to 13 , 13 to 16
Subject: Music
Scoring: Body percussion part , Parts (Flexible)

Audio & Copyright Information

Audio information
The performance track was recorded specially for Sing Up by Lily May and Nuno Brito to a backing track by Tom Fleming. Mixed and mastered by Tom Fleming.

Copyright information
All copyright music is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting UK Music and Copyright & Schools.

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