Coleman, Valerie -Wish Sonatine For Flute And Piano *Trinity as the titles of the

as the titles of the single movements programmatically reflect: Scene by the Brook (2nd movement)

for a children’s concert or a senior center program

expressions

but also to non-flutists teaching in school music programs

starting in 1878

Coleman, Valerie -Wish Sonatine For Flute And Piano *Trinity as the titles of theValerie Coleman's first work for flute and piano, Wish, was inspired by a poem of the same name. Wish is a dramatic tone poem for flutist and pianist alike, depicting the Middle Passage in which Africans were trafficked across the Atlantic by tall ships to be sold into slavery. Coleman's 12 minute sonatine serves as a powerful recital work, expressive and with thrilling impact. For advanced performers.