Honey in the Rock: SATB: Vocal Score

Sweet Honey in the Rock's musical sound has been described in High Fidelity magazine as “breathtaking excursions into harmony singing” and in Down Beat as “neck-hair raising”. This six-memberAfrican-American a cappella women's group has just celebrated its 25th anniversary. This wonderful collection compiled and edited by Ysaye M. Barnwell features three original compositions and one traditional song arrangement byeach of the five singing members. The songs are presented in choral score for easy use by vocal ensembles. Also includes a moving foreword by Harry Belafonte an introduction by Horace Clarence Boyer the group's“Her-story ” a discography with album covers photos and extensive composer's and performance notes. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Also available: “Singing in the African-American Tradition” taughtby Ysaye M. Barnwell with George Brandon.

Founded by Bernice Johnson Reagon Sweet Honey in the Rock® has been a vital and innovative presence in the music culture with songs and performances that nourish the soul and give courage to singers and listeners. Thissetting of Matthew 11:28-30 is a comforting solace for the weary with layered vocal phrases and soothing harmonies. Duration: ca. 3:15.

From Bernice Johnson Reagon and Sweet Honey in the Rock this song written in tribute to the women of South Africa is a powerful and uplifting call for leadership and inner strength. It is especially appropriate as an audienceparticipation number and recessional. Duration: ca. 3:00.