This gospel-flavored work is a setting of lyrics by famed Harlem Renaissance composer/poet James Rosamund Johnson, depicting the power of music to change darkness to light and sadness to joy. A wonder...
The famous text of Charles A. Tindley's hymn The Storm Is Passing Over forms the lyric framework for this powerful setting marked by sturdy gospel harmonies, a confident piano accompaniment and strong...
Deriving from a combination of two African American spirituals, Rise, Shine, for Thy Light Is A-Comin' and This Little Light of Mine this work for treble voices is a wonderful weaving of elements of b...
Throughout their history, African American spirituals have been sung in a variety of contexts, from plantation fields to places of worship to concert halls. The genre has served the purpose of communi...
Now available for treble voices! This African American spiritual is a song of celebration, anticipation, freedom and hope. Rhythmic and energized vocal lines are layered over the pulsing accompaniment...
Evoking a spirit of adventure and exploration, this well-known poem by Robert Service is vividly set to music in a fresh and contemporary style. Young treble singers will be inspired to perform this f...
This Freedom Song was sung as an anthem of protest during the Civil Rights Movement to spread the message of faith, determination and perseverance of the people who sang them. The composer has combine...
One of many genres of the American Folk song traditions the work song and the railroad song are two of the most common. These were often sung during times of travel as a means of passing time but also...
Arranged for the 2019 Oklahoma MEA Children's Chorus, here is a gospel favorite sprinkled with the magic that Rollo Dilworth brings to all of his arrangements. Authenticity in the choral writing, in t...