From Whence They Came

From Whence They Came is an impression of the totality of the West African migration experience and subsequent influence, establishment and celebration of Gullah culture. Rather than attempt to build a historical timeline, it paints a picture that is more of the sum of the experiences along the way to the rich Gullah heritage resulting from the slave trade into Charleston, SC. From soulful aching to musical celebration and an eventual integration of experiences, the piece is a moving documentary on the experience that was and is Charleston Gullah.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2020
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
English Horn
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
E-flat Clarinet
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Double Bass
Piano

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1: Bells, Vibraphone, Crotales (2-oct), Temple Blocks, Shekere
Percussion 2: Marimba (4.5-oct), Chimes, Xylophone, Caxixi
Percussion 3: Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Tam-Tam, Mark Tree, Chains
Percussion 4: Large Slapstick, 2 Hand Drums
Percussion 5: 5 Concert Toms, Djembe, Concert Bass Drum, Kick Drum/Floor Tom