Consortium for New Work on John Henry by Shanyse Strickland
Update: The deadline for this Consortium has extended to December 8, 2024.
John Henry remains an enduring icon of Appalachian and Southern folklore, representing the confluence of the post-bellum South and the Westward expansion of the industrial revolution. This composition seeks to acknowledge traditions from the communities who have sustained Henry’s tale while breathing new life into his legend through Strickland’s unique voice.
Led by Clayton Heath, this commissioning consortium will fund a new, three-movement work by composer Shanyse Strickland for Tenor and Bass Trombone with mixed string ensemble and percussion, approximately 6:30 in duration.
