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A Hip Hop Fantasy
This work takes the elements of hip hop music and combines it with an uplifting message. There are also optional opportunities for soloist to try their had at improvisation. It also includes an optional drum set that will help with a hip hop feeling that your students will enjoy learning and performing.
I have added two more movements to the Hip Hop Fantasy. They can be performed as a multi-movement work or individually. The first movement is Determination. It encourages us to stay the course, to never give up. The second movement is Brotherly Love. This quiet contemplative movement pleads with us to fight the hate in the world with love. Stand is the finale of the Fantasy.
A Hip Hop Fantasy: Stand
"As the director of the youth orchestra that premiered A Hip Hop Fantasy: Stand, I must say with all sincerity, it was met with a resounding standing ovation! This piece has catchy hip hop hooks with a powerful poem accompaniment. My students were challenged, but had fun rehearsing and performing this piece. In times of uncertainty, Gibson's piece is a reminder that we are stronger together. I highly recommend it! "
Matt Stutzman, Conductor, Intermediate String Orchestra, Duke University String School
A Hip Hop Fantasy I Try, Determination, II Brotherly Love, III Stand Riverside High School Orchestras, Sara Moore, conductor