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Kevin Leysath II
Road to Liberation by Kevin Leysath II
Budapest Symphony Orchestra Music by Kevin Leysath II Produced by: Musiversal Orchestras Edited by Kevin Leysath II Executive Producer: Nicole Picazo
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Kevin Leysath II
Introspection (Leysath II) - Uconn Saxophone Quartet
Available through Murphy Music: https://murphymusicpress.com/products/q-186 Introspection is the observation of someone’s mental or emotional process. The first movement, Showtime, reflects a bold individual whose confidence and swagger shine through them; the second movement, Dreamer, focuses on the fantasizer who takes pride in imagination and artistry. Finally, Mad Man depicts a man who is unstable but dreams of being sane, representing hope within chaos. Julia Kaliszewski, soprano saxophone Gregory Logan, alto saxophone Mark Paine, tenor saxophone Chandler Creedon, baritone saxophone
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Kevin Leysath II
Door of Return by Kevin Leysath II
Regarded as the "Door of No Return", this point marked the point of departure for enslaved Africans and signified the idea that they would never return to their homelands. Now in the present day, the door is intentionally named ”Door of Return” on the outside, symbolizing that even through the pain of so many, it is up to us to return and go back to complete the circle. It empowers us ensure that it can never happen again. I knew I needed to express what I saw, felt and learned when I went to Ghana this past summer, so I wrote this piece to reflect the trauma my ancestors went through but also acknowledge the resilience they had…this resilience enabled me to be. Thank you to the Ghana Sigmas and our guides at Cape Coast for the inspiration.. Performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra Produced by: Musiversal Orchestras Executive Producer: Nicole Picazo CHECK OUT MORE ON MY WEBSITE: https://leysathkevin.wixsite.com/home
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Kevin Leysath II
Silent Warrior by Kevin Leysath II
Performed by Katrina Stroud, Violin Anishka Vogl, Violin James Cunningham IV, Viola Brelan Jenkins, Cello
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Kevin Leysath II
Introspection (Leysath II) | Nazareth Sax Society Quartet
Introspection is now available through Murphy Music Press: https://murphymusicpress.com/products/q-186 Program Note: Introspection is the observation of someone’s mental or emotional process. The first movement, Showtime, reflects on a bold individual whose confidence and swagger shines through them; the second movement, Dreamer, focuses on the fantasizer who takes pride in their imagination and artistry. Finally, Mad Man depicts a man who is unstable and has abrupt moments of instability but also sometimes dreams. Meredith Conklin, soprano sax Jack Hughes, alto sax Kevin Leysath II, tenor sax Adam Ball, bari sax
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Kevin Leysath II
Yasuke by Kevin Leysath II
Want the Score and parts? Email me: kleysathiimusic@gmail.com Nazareth College Wind Symphony Kevin Leysath II, conductor March 24, 2023 Intro 0:00 Yasuke 1:25 Yasuke was the first samurai of African descent. He served under Oda Nobunaga, one of the most important feudal lords in Japanese history who was a unifier of the country. This piece of music represents his journey from what we now call Mozambique to his setting in Japan, where he conducted his life as a samurai. You will hear the mournful atmosphere of the Mozambique national anthem in the beginning to signify him being taken from to his homeland and then a moment of uncertainty as to what lies next for him farther east. The grand introductory section, featuring rhythmic patterns in the ensemble accompanied by dense percussion, cross-pollinates the polyrhythmic tendencies of African musical cultures and the pentatonic modality of music in Asia. The music goes on to highlight moments, such as the awe that came over the community as they saw Yasuke walk through the town with his black skin (which they had never seen before) and great height. The next section highlights the soignée appearance of him in his kimono, leading to a heroic section of great unity while musical themes stay constant, even as textures change around them. The rich harmony throughout the piece conveys the beauty of Yasuke and the nobility of his life as a samurai.
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Kevin Leysath II
Still I Rise by Kevin Leysath II | Text by Maya Angelou
From Senior Composition Recital April 2023 Music By Kevin Leysath II Performers: Sophia Soler, voice Aaron Soltis, piano Video and Audio Editing and Film Rendering: - Paul H. Gaston
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Castle of our Skins Concert Series
The African Kimono for Tenor Saxophone - Kevin Leysath II
Happy Black Music Month and 10th day of the Black Composer Miniature Challenge Online Festival! Check out the 10th virtual world premiere of the BCMC 4.0 #BCMC Today's miniature ‘The African Kimono’ for Tenor Saxophone is written by composer Kevin Leysath II and performed by Seychelle Dunn-Corbin, saxophonist and dancer & choreographer Jenny Oliver. Video by Dave Jamrog. Let us - and Kevin! - know what you think in the comments, and purchase the score at https://www.castleskins.org/shop#bcmc . . . . #saxophone #chambermusic #sax #winds #solo #duet #virtualpremiere #worldpremiere #blackcomposer #blackartistry #onlinemusicfestival #dance #dancer #coos #blackexcellence #blackcomposer #callforscores #callforcomposers #africandiaspora #boston #igersboston #bcmc #june #blackmusicmonth #saxophone #newmusic #composers #coos #onlinefestival
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Kevin Leysath II
Come Around by Kevin Leysath II
Performed at Meredith Conklin's Senior Saxophone Recital Performed by Meredith Conklin, alto saxophone Jack Hughes, tenor saxophone Carter Gagnon, flugelhorn Justin Moraza, flugelhorn Rowan Morgan, piano Jaxen LaPiene, bass guitar Stephen Skvarek, drums
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Kevin Leysath II
America by Kevin Leysath II | Text by Claude McKay
From Senior Composition Recital April 2023 Music By Kevin Leysath II Performers: Jonathon Sengupta, voice Aaron Soltis, piano Video and Audio Editing and Film Rendering: - Paul H. Gaston
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Kevin Leysath II
Red Tail Visions for String Octet by Kevin Leysath II
From Senior Composition Recital April 2023 Music By Kevin Leysath II Performers: Lexis Ferree, violin I Michael Coles, violin I Danielle Caringi, violin II Joshua Cotto, violin II Kristin Berry, viola Lexi Jenkins, viola Min Gonzalez, cello Meghan Lambert, cello Kevin Leysath II, conductor Video and Audio Editing and Film Rendering: Paul H. Gaston
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Kevin Leysath II
In Flanders Fields and Dark House by Kevin Leysath II | Text by John McCrae & Alfred Tennyson
From Senior Composition Recital April 2023 Music By Kevin Leysath II Performers: Collin Pickett, voice Rowan Morgan, Piano Video and Audio Editing and Film Rendering: - Paul H. Gaston
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