Credo

Description

Flute 1, Flute 2, Piccolo, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Harp, Soprano, Baritone, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass — This is the long-awaited study score for the orchestral setting of Margaret Bonds's powerful work, Credo, for soprano and baritone soloists, orchestra and SATB chorus. The text for this seven movement work is W.E.B Du Bois’ “Credo” (1904), promoting racial justice, equality and harmony. Since the publication of the piano/vocal score in 2022, this important work has quickly become part of the standard choral repertoire. With this study score, conductors and scholars alike now have access to the full, orchestral setting of this masterpiece.