Composer

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Mark Camphouse

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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11:45

A Movement for Rosa is a contemporary wind band composition by American composer Mark Camphouse. The piece was composed in 1992 and premiered on April 18, 1993, by the George Mason University Wind Symphony, conducted by the composer himself. The piece is dedicated to Rosa Parks, an African American civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and becoming a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement. The piece is divided into three movements, each representing a different aspect of Rosa Parks' life and legacy. The first movement, titled "Courage," is a fast-paced and energetic section that represents Parks' bravery and determination in standing up for her rights. The second movement, "Humility," is a slower and more introspective section that represents Parks' quiet strength and dignity in the face of adversity. The final movement, "Triumph," is a triumphant and celebratory section that represents the ultimate victory of the Civil Rights Movement and Parks' role in it. The piece is characterized by its use of traditional wind band instrumentation, including brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Camphouse employs a variety of compositional techniques, including complex rhythms, intricate harmonies, and dynamic contrasts, to create a powerful and emotional work that pays tribute to one of the most important figures in American history. The piece has become a staple of the wind band repertoire and is frequently performed by high school, college, and professional ensembles around the world.

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