Matériel : Vocal Score
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
SKU: HL.338841
UPC: 840126914023. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Arr. Rosephanye Powell/William C. Powell.
The SSAA voicing was commissioned for the ACDA National Convention in New York, 2003, and Rosephanye Powell brought her classic style to this beloved spiritual. Husband William has revoiced it for mixed voices. Rhythmic, vibrant and fun are words that describe this energetic setting.
SKU: HL.338908
UPC: 840126914306. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
This is a gift to SAB choirs from William Powell, to create a re-voicing of his wife Rosephanye's great choral. An energetic piece, full of quick-paced rhythms and repetitive phrases, it is popular in both school and church situations. Easy to medium difficulty level.
SKU: HL.540115
UPC: 196288075646. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
First written for SSAA voices and commissioned for the ACDA National Convention in New York, Rosephanye Powell brought her classic style to this beloved spiritual. Husband William has revoiced it for TTBB voices for Penn State Univertsity. Rhythmic, vibrant and fun are words that describe this energetic setting.
SKU: HL.275027
UPC: 888680742195. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Composed originally for treble choir, this piece has been one of the most popular selections in the Gentry catalog. Directors have been begging for an SATB voicing for years, and it is finally here. The title is the message, one of hope and resiliency. The gospel style writing includes a soloist, call and response lines, and builds to a glorious ending. This selection works in church and school. Easy to medium in difficulty.
SKU: HL.200529
UPC: 888680651077. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Now available in additional voicings, “Sorida” is a term of greeting in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, Africa, similar to “shalom” in Hebrew or “jambo” in Swahili. This original work features percussion, layered vocal patterns, and a joyful solo with both secularand sacred texts. An exciting concert procession or opener!
SKU: HL.360490
ISBN 9781705124673. UPC: 840126949018. 6.0x9.0x0.47 inches.
Tesfa Wondemagegnehu writes, “The compendium you hold in your hands represents the glimmering of the North Star. All thought-leaders and outstanding practitioners of our time, these authors have provided myriad ways to navigate through the messy, deafening, and sometimes terrifying chaos around us.” Choral Reflections offers inspiration, ideas, and insights for conductor-teachers at any stage. The goal for Choral Reflections is to provide a platform for a new and more representative cross-section of American choral conductor-teachers to share their reflections, beliefs, values, and visions for the choral art. The thirty contributors are: Hilary Apfelstadt, Anton Armstrong, Geoffrey Boers, Edith A. Copley, Rollo A. Dilworth, Jason Max Ferdinand, Lynne Gackle, Janet Galvan, Lynnel Joy Jenkins, Craig Hella Johnson, Ann Howard Jones, Henry H. Leck, Iris S. Levine, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Kevin McBeth, Marcela Molina, Gary Packwood, Rosephanye Powell, Amanda Quist, Doreen Rao, Jeffery B. Redding, Eugene Rogers, Diana V. Saez, Pearl Shangkuan, Tom Shelton, Sandra Snow, Andre J. Thomas, Betsy Cook Weber, Brad Wells, and Jace Kaholokula Saplan.
