Hal Leonard Down to the River - Traditional/Sweeney - Concert Band - Gr. 1.5

• Composer/Author: SWEENEY, MICHAEL
• Instrumentation: CONCERT BAND
• Grade/Level: 1.5
• Model # 4005892

Music: Traditional Folk Tune
Arranger: Michael Sweeney
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Level: 1.5

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sadness in the music, but also a glimmer of hope as the slaves dream of freedom and being reunited with family and friends.
Duration: 2:45