2reedplus bassoon learning resources

Oforka, Select Compositions

  1. Abù nke abù (Tunes for the book of Song of Solomon)

    Oforka, Grace. “Abù nke abù” (Tunes for the book of Song of Solomon). Performance by Laurel A. Ewell and Terry B. Ewell. (7 min., 2021, BDP #336). Ungraded. Trio for flute, bassoon, and piano.

    Instrumentation: Flute, bassoon, and piano

    YouTube | MP4 | Composer’s Website

  2. Aklunon Kou Noun Bla wou Miton (Lord Have Mercy)

    Oforka, Grace. “Aklunon Kou Noun Bla wou Miton” (Lord Have Mercy). Performance by Terry B. Ewell, bassoon. Music inspired from the Fonbe tribe living in Republique du Benin (West Africa). (4 min., 2021, BDP #318). This is a grade 3 piece.

    Instrumentation: Solo bassoon

    YouTube | MP4 | Composer’s Website

  3. Chima Obi'm (God Knows My Heart)

    Oforka, Grace. “Chima Obi'm” (God Knows My Heart). Performed by Laurel A. Ewell, flute, and Grace Oforka, voice. Music in Igbo and English languages. (7 min., 2020, BDP #295). Ungraded. For flute, solo voice, and choir. Varied ensemble.

    Instrumentation: Flute, solo voice, and choir

    YouTube | MP4 | Composer’s Website

  4. Oluwatunmise (God has Redeemed Me)

    Oforka, Grace. “Oluwatunmise” (God has Redeemed Me). Terry B. Ewell, Bassoon. (4 min., 2021, BDP #316). This is a grade 2 piece. Duet for bassoon and piano.

    Instrumentation: Bassoon and piano

    YouTube | MP4 | Composer’s Website

    Composer discussion | Alternate (20:31–24:50)

Reference

Terry B. Ewell, “Simplicity Can Be So Difficult to Perform Well: The Music of Grace Oforka.” The Double Reed 45/1 (Spring 2022): 99–104.

Keepers of the Songs: Women Composers in Nigeria

Africana Digital Ethnography Project (image)

Africana Digital Ethnography Project, Nov 21, 2021

Directed by Quintina Carter-Ényì as part of her MA in Musicology research. Presented with support from the University of Georgia, Graduate School, Dean's Award.

See this section for the discussion of Oforka: 20:31–24:50