Dr. Cedric Adderley is an award-winning composer, educator, conductor, and trumpeter. He is South Carolina Governor’s School current president for the Arts and Humanities. His education experience ranges from elementary to collegiate level and he well-versed in both choral and instrumental music. His compositions have been performed by ensembles from the United States and abroad incuding The Moravian Philharmonic, The Augusta Symphony, and The Rutgers Philharmonia. Dr. Adderley holds a MM and a DMA in music composition from the University of South Carolina, and a Bachelor's Degree in music education from East Carolina University.
One of the most recent recordings of his can be found on the Piano Duo Project recording from Albany Records. Meisha Adderley and Stacey Holliday collaborate on this record to bring black composers into the spotlight. Other composers on the program include William Grant Still, Hale Smith, and Dolores White. Dr. Cedric Adderley's piece Allegro Giocoso is featured as the final piece on the record. With its bright colors and almost dance-like features, Allegro Giocoso brings a fun whirlwind of sound to the listener. Formed in an ABA format, the first and last part feature bright chords, rhythmic runs, and fun harmonic progressions. The middle part is a somber reflection and creates space to breathe and soak in the moment before the quick-paced music of the beginning creeps back in. Overall, Allegro Giocoso is a whirlwind of sound and an absolute delight to listen to.
Allegro Giocoso along with the rest of the Piano Duo Project can be purchased here.
Allegro Giocoso - Cedric Adderley
"Adagio and Dance was commissioned by and dedicated to the 1996 Guilford County Middle School Honor Band in Greensboro, North Carolina. The slow and mysterious first section is contrasted with a bright and playful dance section featuring driving rhythmic ostinatos and energetic melodic passages. The scoring allows for young bands to achieve a full and mature ensemble sound that makes the work exciting for both listeners and performers."(https://cedricadderley.com/music)
Adagio and Dance - Cedric Adderley
Cedric Adderley's original compositions can be found on his website, TRN Music Publishers, and Grand Mesa Publishers.
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