Cat No. JM51052
Price £65.00
Composer: Philip Wilby
Category: TEST PIECES (Major Works)

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Commissioned by Hull City Council to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the work of WlLLIAM WILBERFORCE in establishing the Abolition of the Slave Trade

1. The Clapham Marches
2. Sermon on John Newton's Hymn "Amazing Grace"
3. Cadenza and Reprise

WILLIAM WILBERFORCE was Hull's most prominent MP in the early 19th Century. Although he was involved in many charitable projects, establishing the RSPCA and London's National Gallery, it was his successful campaign to abolish the slave trade which has secured his reputation. This new composition is inspired by his work, his belief in the saving power of evangelism, to change
prevailing attitudes and establish freedom for all.

John Newton, sometime slave ship captain, was one of Wilberforce's mentors in early life and he composed many well-known hymns. "Amazing Grace" has become the text most associated with black musicians, and forms the centrepiece of my score. Wilberforce was based in Clapham and his
rallies and marches were a regular feature of the outreach of the "Clapham Saints" in the early years
of the 19th Century.

Duration 12 minutes

Instrumentation: Brass Band (Organ ad.lib.)
The score requires some extra movement of players. Solo cornet to 'off-stage' position.
Percussion I to solo position requiring an extra set of dedicated instruments