Album to be released of Valerie Coleman’s "Umoja"
The New York Youth Symphony recorded a piece by Valerie Coleman in their new album
The New York Youth Symphony releases their first studio recording on April 8th. The recording features four pieces by Florence Price, Valerie Coleman and Jessie Montgomery.
A majority of the recording centers itself around different aspects of the Black experience. The recording features “Umoja” by Valerie Coleman, “Ethiopia’s Shadow in America” and Piano Concerto in One Movement by Florence Price, and “Soul Force” by Jessie Montgomery. Coleman transformed a simple song meant for a women’s chorus into an orchestral piece while maintaining the feel of a traditional drum circle.
In addition to the new release, New York Youth Symphony will be returning to the stage with performances at Dizzy’s Club on 3/7, Carnegie Hall on 3/13, Scandinavia House on 5/4 and the Times Center on 5/9.