Simón Bolívar a giant figure in the history of Latin America dedicated a special place in his upbringing to Hipólita a humble slave who was Bolívar's wet nurse and mother figure. Venezuelan poet laureate Andrés Eloy Blanco captures a confrontational scene between Hipólita and Bolívar's mother. Venezuelan conductor and composer Maibel Troia translates the intensity of the moment in a highly rhythmic and dramatic composition that combines accented repeating melodies with chromatic harmonies building towards a climatic finale. Gentry Publications is pleased to present one of the jewels of the 20th century Venezuelan choral repertoire.

Dr. Cristian Grases of USC is a native of Argentina. He is the editor of a new series with Gentry called The Choral Music of Latin America and the Caribbean and it is proving to be a delightful collection of Latin gems. This piece begins with tension and disharmony but breaks into soothing chords lush and full of consolation. The Latin text honors the noble wood of the cross on which Christ was crucified.

Accompaniment Score and Parts. Par POWELL ROSEPHANYE. The Colorado all-state treble choir stood outside their hotel rooms, many stories high, singers at all levels, singing this arrangement into the attrium in the center. The sound was compelling and so it was recorded on someone's iPhone and posted on YouTube. Then it went viral. The next you know it was programmed for the ACDA National Convention. It is a stunning arrangement that builds just right. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / SATB et Orchestre Opt.

Par POWELL ROSEPHANYE. The words of Langston Hughes resound more today than ever for justice, truth and freedom. Rosephanye Powell has selected 3 poems by Mr. Hughes and set them to music: 1. I Dream a World, 2. To Sit and Dream, and 3. Hold Fast to Dreams. These are contemporary art songs that should be a part of every vocal student's study and performance repertoire. / Date parution : 2022-10-25/ Répertoire / Voix Haute

The a cappella Fred Prentice arrangement has been a popular selection for years. Then Carol Barnett harpist extraordinaire with the Dale Warland Singers created an accompaniment (it works very well for piano too) and a wholenew life ensued. We are proud to release this new edition with Carol's excellent accompaniment.

Witness was first released in an a cappella setting for 8-part mixed voices and within months had sold over 30 000 copies. The following year it topped 50 000 and continued to climb. Today it remains a top seller and an industry standard. Veteran arranger Dick Bolks has masterfully revoiced and edited Mr. Halloran's setting into a solid SATB edition with optional accompaniment. Suddenly one of the best chorals from the 20th century is available to smaller sized choirs...and Mr. Halloran's integrity remains thoroughly intact. Thanks Dick. Available: SATB accompanied SATB divisi a cappella.

Only a truly great craftsman can offer a new setting of Shenandoah that can challenge the excellence already on the shelf. Following the success of the other voicings Memley gives us a setting for mixed voices that is a worthy contender. The basic tune is preserved with dignity the piano part supportive like a river beneath a floating craft.

Stacey Gibbs the undisputed master of Spiritual arrangements has produced another winner. Bringing us harmonies and rhythms we didn't even know we wanted we are charmed by his ideas. A great festival piece concert closer or encore number advanced high school choirs college and community choirs will enjoy this selection. Medium in difficulty.

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for their 2012 convention here is the first major work from the pen of Rosephanye Powell. With text from the Book of Jeremiah the four movements follow the prophet's feelings of abandonment and redemption by God. Powell combines this ancient text with music that draws simultaneously from the African American musical heritage as well as the classical music traditions.

Stacey Gibbs captures the soul of each Spiritual he arranges. The essense of the song is unchanged yet something new and fresh appears. It is the spiritual we know and love yet it glistens like never before. This 8-part setting continues that tradition and is an excellent choice for college or community choirs. Medium in difficulty.

One of the best-known English madrigals this selection was composed by John Farmer (c1570-c1605). The music so well echoes the story that it has become a classic of its time. This edition by Dr. William Belan follows therecommendations in his new book (Handbook for English Madrigals JG0720) which includes providing the music in contemporary notation and also in individual parts as originally sung.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

Robert Young's romantic chorale-madrigal style has gathered a following all its own. Using the words of Robert Herrick (1591-1674) Dr. Young has painted a lovely musical poem that is as much a love song as a prayer.