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RESEARCHER, PUBLISHERRESEARCHER, PUBLISHER

DR. WILLIS C. DR. WILLIS C. PATTERSONPATTERSON

I AM MUSICI AM MUSICby A. C. INMANby A. C. INMAN

I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am music, most ancient of the arts. 

I am more than ancient, I am eternal. I am more than ancient, I am eternal. 

Dr. Willis C. PattersonDr. Willis C. Patterson

I AM MUSICI AM MUSICby A. C. INMANby A. C. INMAN

I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am music, most ancient of the arts. 

I am more than ancient, I am eternal.I am more than ancient, I am eternal.

Even before life commenced upon Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds this earth, I was here in the winds and the waves.   and the waves.   When the first trees and flowers When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was and grasses appeared, I was among them.among them.

Dr. Patterson at NASPAAM Dr. Patterson at NASPAAM Chicago Conference leads a Chicago Conference leads a memorial tribute to African-memorial tribute to African-

American musicians who American musicians who

succumbed during 2001.succumbed during 2001.

I AM MUSICI AM MUSICby A. C. INMANby A. C. INMAN

I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in

the winds and the waves.  the winds and the waves.  When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was

among them.  among them. 

In all ages, I have inspired men with In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given voice to hope, kindled their love, given voice to their joys, cheered them on to valorous their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of deeds and soothed them in times of despair. despair. 

And when man came, I became the most And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and most powerful delicate, most subtle, and most powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.medium for the expression of his emotions.

Willis sitting with Ina Allen and Willis sitting with Ina Allen and Rosita Sands at a NASPAAM Board Rosita Sands at a NASPAAM Board

MeetingMeeting

I AM MUSICI AM MUSICby A. C. INMANby A. C. INMAN

In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given voice to their joys, cheered them their love, given voice to their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of despair.  of despair. 

I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am music, most ancient of the arts. 

I am more than ancient, I am eternal.I am more than ancient, I am eternal.

Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds and the waves. and the waves. 

When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among them.them.

Through my influence, human nature has Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened and been uplifted, sweetened and refined.refined.I have myriads of voices and I have myriads of voices and instruments. instruments. 

Willis presenting Ladonna Myers a Willis presenting Ladonna Myers a participation certificate a the participation certificate a the

NASPAAM Chicago ConferenceNASPAAM Chicago Conference

I AM MUSICI AM MUSICby A. C. INMANby A. C. INMAN

I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the

winds and the waves.  winds and the waves.  When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was

among them.  among them.  And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and

most powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.most powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given

voice to their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and voice to their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of despair.  soothed them in times of despair. 

Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened and refined.and refined.

I have myriads of voices and instruments. I have myriads of voices and instruments. 

I am in the hearts of all men and on their I am in the hearts of all men and on their tongues, in all lands and among all peoples.tongues, in all lands and among all peoples.The ignorant and unlettered know me no less The ignorant and unlettered know me no less than the rich and learned, for I speak a than the rich and learned, for I speak a language that all understand.language that all understand.

The Willis Patterson “Our Own The Willis Patterson “Our Own Thing Chorale” singing at a NANM Thing Chorale” singing at a NANM

Detroit ConferenceDetroit Conference

I AM MUSICI AM MUSICby A. C. INMANby A. C. INMAN

I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds and the Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds and the

waves.  waves.  When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among them.  When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among them.  And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and most And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and most

powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given voice to In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given voice to

their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of despair.  despair. 

Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened and refined.Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened and refined.I have myriads of voices and instruments.  I have myriads of voices and instruments.  I am in the hearts of all men and on their tongues, in all lands and among all I am in the hearts of all men and on their tongues, in all lands and among all

peoples.  peoples.  The ignorant and unlettered know me no less than the rich and learned, for I The ignorant and unlettered know me no less than the rich and learned, for I

speak a language that all understand.speak a language that all understand.

I have taught men gentleness and peace, I have taught men gentleness and peace, and I have led them on to heroic deeds.and I have led them on to heroic deeds.I comfort the lonely, and I harmonize the discord I comfort the lonely, and I harmonize the discord of crowds. of crowds. 

Dr. Patterson’s Dr. Patterson’s PublicationsPublicationsBOOKS:BOOKS:

Anthology of Artsongs by Black American Composers, Anthology of Artsongs by Black American Composers, E.B. Mark E.B. Mark Publications, NewPublications, New

York, New York, 1977.York, New York, 1977.

Second Anthology of Artsongs by Black American Composers, Second Anthology of Artsongs by Black American Composers, Published July 2002.Published July 2002.

The New Negro Spiritual, The New Negro Spiritual, Published July 2002Published July 2002..

ARTICLE:ARTICLE:

The African-American Artsong: A Musical Means for Special Teaching The African-American Artsong: A Musical Means for Special Teaching and Learning, and Learning,

The Black Music Research Journal, Vol. 16, No. 2, Center fro Black The Black Music Research Journal, Vol. 16, No. 2, Center fro Black Music Music

Research, Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois, Fall 1996.Research, Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois, Fall 1996.

I AM MUSICI AM MUSICby A. C. INMANby A. C. INMAN

I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds and the Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds and the

waves.  waves.  When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among them.  When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among them.  And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and most And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and most

powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given voice to In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given voice to

their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of despair.  despair. 

Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened and refined.Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened and refined.I have myriads of voices and instruments.  I have myriads of voices and instruments.  I am in the hearts of all men and on their tongues, in all lands and among all I am in the hearts of all men and on their tongues, in all lands and among all

peoples.  peoples.  The ignorant and unlettered know me no less than the rich and learned, for I The ignorant and unlettered know me no less than the rich and learned, for I

speak a language that all understand.speak a language that all understand.I have taught men gentleness and peace, and I I have taught men gentleness and peace, and I have led them on to heroic deeds.  have led them on to heroic deeds.  I comfort the lonely, and I harmonize the I comfort the lonely, and I harmonize the discord of crowds. discord of crowds. I am a necessary luxury.I am a necessary luxury.

Thank You! Dr. PattersonThank You! Dr. Patterson

I AM MUSICI AM MUSICby A. C. INMANby A. C. INMAN

I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am music, most ancient of the arts.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  I am more than ancient, I am eternal.  Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds and the Even before life commenced upon this earth, I was here in the winds and the

waves.  waves.  When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among them.  When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among them.  And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and most And when man came, I became the most delicate, most subtle, and most

powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.powerful medium for the expression of his emotions.In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given voice to In all ages, I have inspired men with hope, kindled their love, given voice to

their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of their joys, cheered them on to valorous deeds and soothed them in times of despair.  despair. 

Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened and refined.Through my influence, human nature has been uplifted, sweetened and refined.I have myriads of voices and instruments.  I have myriads of voices and instruments.  I am in the hearts of all men and on their tongues, in all lands and among all I am in the hearts of all men and on their tongues, in all lands and among all

peoples.  peoples.  The ignorant and unlettered know me no less than the rich and learned, for I The ignorant and unlettered know me no less than the rich and learned, for I

speak a language that all understand.speak a language that all understand.I have taught men gentleness and peace, and I have led them on to heroic I have taught men gentleness and peace, and I have led them on to heroic

deeds.  deeds.  I comfort the lonely, and I harmonize the discord of crowds.  I comfort the lonely, and I harmonize the discord of crowds.  I am a necessary luxury.I am a necessary luxury.

I am I am music.music.