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Concert Band (Score) - Level 1.5 SKU: HL.4005893 Arranged by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 1. Concert. Softcover. 12 pages. Duration 280 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4005893). UPC: 888680940911. 9.0x12.0x0.027 inches.Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sadness in the music, but also a glimmer of hope as the slaves dream of freedom and being reunited with family and friends. Dur: 2:45.