This in an outstanding collection of twelve African-American spirituals arranged for upper voices. Rosephanye and William C. Powell have collaborated with some of the most talented and respected spiritual arrangers in the United States to deliver specially commissioned authentic settings. You'll find familiar melodies such as 'Deep River' and 'Somebody's knockin' at yo' do'' alongside lesser-known spirituals and a range of styles and moods extending from the aspirational to the celebratory. Many of the arrangements include a 'lead voice' part allowing the opportunity for solo singing and idiomatic piano parts support the voices for the accompanied spirituals; pianoreductions are included for the unaccompanied arrangements. This inspirational journey through the African-American spiritual tradition is sure to captivate and delight all upper-voice choirs.Arrangements in tow three or four parts'Lead Voice' parts for three arrangementsAccompanied and unaccompaniedPiano reductions for a capella arrangementsAuthentic arrangements by specialistsRange of styles and moods Edited by Rosephanye Powell and William C. PowellRosephanye Powell is a singer arranger and widely published composer. A graduate of the Florida State University Westminster Choir College and Alabama State University she has distinguished herself as a researcher and interpreter of the African-American spiritual. She has served as a consultant for nationally syndicated radio published articles on the subject and presented lectures and performances at high schools colleges universities music organizations and churches around the United States. Her spiritual arrangements have been commissioned by nationally and internationally recognized professional choral groups and conductors. She was appointed Professor of Voice at Auburn University in 2001.William C. Powell holds degrees from Alabama State University

Now available in a treble voicing this energetic spiritual features a soloist with choral backup bright percussive rhythms a bluesy vocal bass line and the visual appeal of body percussion making this a first-rate showcase formixed or treble choirs! Available separately: SATB SSAA. Duration: ca. 2:30.

William Powell has adapted Rosephanye Powell's original setting for TTBB singers. The results are marvelous. This great energetic Christmas Spiritual soars with the male voice. Church and school choirs will find this piece anexcellent addition to their program. Rehearsal Trax available separately. Available for SATB divisi and TTBB. Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD 10-Pak also available.

Discovery Level 3-The 6/8 meter supported by a djembe gives this spiritual a feeling of momentum that is fresh and contemporary. The gospel harmonies and voice parts are well-crafted for middle school choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Thirty musical arrangements by noted African-American tenor recall biblical events in such well-known tunes as Deep River Dry Bones Steal Away and Were You There' Perceptively written introduction to each song includes background history. Rich collection will appeal to lovers of great spirituals and the rich legacy of African-American song.Reprint of My Songs: Aframerican Religious Folk Songs Arranged and Interpreted by Roland Hayes Little Brown and Company Boston 1948.

This African American spiritual is a song of celebration anticipation freedom and hope. With references to the new Jerusalem as described by John the Revelator in the New Testament African American slaves could look forward to a heavenly landwhere they would no longer be bound by the bonds of servitude. Rhythmic and energized vocal lines are layered over the pulsing accompaniment for an excellent choral showcase.

Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel' is a traditional spiritual arranged by Moses Hogan for SATB Choir a cappella. Rated intermediate/advanced level (Grades 6-8) and with a duration of less than 3 minutes this brief unique piece is the perfect addition to the choral repertoire. Part of the Choral Music Of Moses Hogan series.Moses Hogan was an American composer and arranger of choral music. He was best known for his settings of African-American spirituals. Hogan was a pianist conductor and arranger of international renown. Today his works are celebrated and performed by high school college church community and professional choirs.

Spiritual-This is an amazing arrangement of the traditional African-American spiritual. Unique to the setting is the almost 'New Orleans' twist to the style (bending of pitch and stylized rhythm). It is an advanced work requiring vocal stamina and rhythmic accuracy.

from The Cry of Jeremiah-The Cry of Jeremiah a four movement work for choir and organ commissioned by the American Guild of Organists was a smashing success at its premiere in 2012. Hallelujah is the final movement from the work which works equally well with piano. Rosephanye's skill at merging the modern day African-American spiritual with traditional choral music is uncanny and very rewarding to sing.

The Vocal Library. A huge collection of 70 sacred songs for classical singers spanning an enormous range of literature including art songs traditional songs 28 classic Burleigh spiritual arrangements (experts on African-American spirituals contend they are for singers of all ethnic heritages) and distinctive concert arrangements of hymns and folksongs by Richard Walters. There are four duets included. This collection will be as useful in the voice studio as in every working singer's repertoire and every church music library.

Right from the first bar this upbeat refreshing arrangement of the African-American spiritual will catch the attention of the performer and audience. Culminating in six-part harmony with dramatic pauses this memorable work makes for the perfect encore.

Set of parts for John Rutter's lively and joyful arrangement of this popular Christmas-themed African-American spiritual. This set includes the following String parts: 4 x vln I 4 x vln II 3 x vla 2 x vc 1 x db.

Ron Kean's Kyrie and Agnus Dei have led the way for this Sanctus setting. Dr. Kean has cleverly intertwined a new Sanctus melody (that is beautifully lamenting) with the African American Spiritual Swing Low Sweet Chariot. Selected for the ACDA NY reading session this stirring rendering contains the well-crafted vocal lines for which Dr. Kean has become famous. Excellent for church or school.