Education III
“Songs of Change”
Positive change, through music
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LHS ENSEMBLE PERFORMING JO SALLINS COMPOSITION
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“THOU SHALT NOT KILL?”
Parts, 1, 2, 3 and 4
Composed by Jo Sallins
CD arrangement and performance
Jazz Band arrangement by Justin Casinghino
Full score and Individual parts for band and strings by Jo Sallins
PURPOSE: “Thou Shalt Not Kill?” Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 was inspired by the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East but not limited to that part of the world or this time in our lives. You see I have been exposed to violence since the age of nine. I remember seeing violent acts on television, in magazines, in school, my neighborhood and in my own home.
Since the dawn of man religion has been irresponsibly used to condone acts of violence around the world. Which is why I chose the title “Thou Shalt Not Kill?” not to promote any particular religion but to examine the title as a question. Saying one thing and doing another!
My hope for this project is to get students and faculty talking about violence in all its various forms. with communication we start to understand each other, understanding brings hope for positive change. “Songs of Change” is not just a program title; it is my duty as an artist to bring “Songs of Change” to life.
Some notes on “Thou Shalt Not Kill?” Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4
Part 1 - Represents calm, peace, tranquility, people going about their day doing what they need to do to provide for their families.
Part 2 - After the melody (in a major key) is played we move to a minor key. The keyboard solo, the intense 6/8 rhythm and sound effects represent the military preparing for combat. As the drum solo begins the entire orchestra plays a very haunting unison line over it. My intention was to create a picture that lets you know, war has begun.
Part 3 – The introduction of flute, percussion and voice indicates where this conflict might be taking place.
Part 4 – The snare drum and the keyboards are now performing in unison, a very militaristic drum cadence with some very intense sound effects to symbolize total confusion.
“Songs of Change” is designed for arts & music collectives, music camps, high schools and colleges with jazz programs.
Jo Sallins Solo $600
1 workshop (1 hour)
1 rehearsal
1 performance
Jo Sallins Duo $800
1 workshop (1 hour each)
1 rehearsal
1 performance
Jo Sallins Trio $1,000
1 workshop (1 hour each)
1 rehearsal
1 performance