Did you know that April 9th marks the birth of the first African-American female composer to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra?
If you haven't yet introduced your students to the wonderful music of composer Florence Price, now is the time! Price overcame many odds to create a prolific catalog of both concert music and teaching music that is now finally getting the recognition that it deserves.
Keep reading to find a FREE kid-friendly biography and links to sheet music and video performances of the works of this inspirational composer....
If you haven't yet introduced your students to the wonderful music of composer Florence Price, now is the time! Price overcame many odds to create a prolific catalog of both concert music and teaching music that is now finally getting the recognition that it deserves.
Keep reading to find a FREE kid-friendly biography and links to sheet music and video performances of the works of this inspirational composer....
 | First, let's learn more about Florence Price with this kid-friendly biography. Click HERE or on the image to get your free copy! |
Next, let's explore some of Florence Price's piano music!
Most of Florence Price's works are still under copyright in the United States. (Note: since copyright laws vary by country, more of Florence Price's works may be in the public domain where you live.)
However, one of Florence Price's very first published piano pieces, "At the Cotton Gin," published in 1928, is in the public domain in the U.S. and the sheet music can be found for free on the IMSLP database HERE.
Download the score and follow along with the wonderful performance of this lively piece shown below.
Most of Florence Price's works are still under copyright in the United States. (Note: since copyright laws vary by country, more of Florence Price's works may be in the public domain where you live.)
However, one of Florence Price's very first published piano pieces, "At the Cotton Gin," published in 1928, is in the public domain in the U.S. and the sheet music can be found for free on the IMSLP database HERE.
Download the score and follow along with the wonderful performance of this lively piece shown below.
Florence Price was also a highly-sought after piano teacher and she often wrote pieces for her students. Below are two of her best-known pedagogical works.
"A Morning Sunbeam" for late elementary / early intermediate piano is available for purchase as a digital download HERE.
"A Morning Sunbeam" for late elementary / early intermediate piano is available for purchase as a digital download HERE.
"Ticklin' Toes" for intermediate piano is available for purchase as a digital download HERE.
If you are interested in exploring more of Florence Price's piano music, the collection "Rediscovered Gems for Piano Solo" contains a variety of selections at the late intermediate to advanced level, many of which were previously unpublished.
This collection is available in hardcopy or as digital single sheets from Hal Leonard Publishing HERE.
This collection is available in hardcopy or as digital single sheets from Hal Leonard Publishing HERE.
Finally, below are a few of Florence Price's shorter instrumental and vocal works (5 minutes or less) that you might want to explore with your students, too!
1. "Fantasie No. 1" for Violin and Piano
2. "Finale" from Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
3. "Adoration" for organ
4. "Night" for soprano and piano
1. "Fantasie No. 1" for Violin and Piano
2. "Finale" from Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
3. "Adoration" for organ
4. "Night" for soprano and piano
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What do you think? Are you familiar with the works of Florence Price? Do you have a favorite piece that you would add to this list? Let me know in the comments!
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