SATB Full Score Choral; Optional Percussion (FULL SCORE)

SKU: HL.268960

Full Score. Composed by Ron Kean. Pavane Secular. Spiritual. Softcover. 112 pages. Pavane Publishing #P8002. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.268960).

UPC: 888680737153. 8.5x11.0x0.271 inches.

This 5-movement, multi-media choral drama honors one of the great heroes of the emancipation era. The journey of those who sacrificed becomes a story we can relive and honor. Dr. Kean's goal was to compose and arrange original music and traditional spirituals in a style that is evocative of the enslaved Africans' frame of mind. The spirituals are accompanied with kalimba (thumb piano) to honor the sub-Saharan African musical tradition of connecting with ancestors and with the marimba to sound like the west African balafon. This is a work that will move an audience to tears. Medium to difficult. The Journey of Harriet Tubman has generated a much needed discussion of African American enslavement and and cultural appropriation. The composer has dedicated half of his royalties from this work to â??The Equal Justice Initiative,â? a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Please visit https://eji.org/about for more info.

SATB choir, divisi, piano reduction - Late intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8685

Arranged by Brandon Waddles. Christmastide, Eastertide. Evoking Sound. Music Education. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #8685. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8685).

UPC: 785147868507. English. Text Source: African American spiritual.

This new arrangement from Brandon Waddles has a rhythmic lilt, common to many traditional spirituals, combined with the “sound” that developed into the chord structure of gospel song during the 1960s. A piano reduction is provided for rehearsal.

Arranged by Brian Tate. Pavane Choral. Octavo. 8 pages. Pavane Publishing #JR1116. Published by Pavane Publishing

By Robert Macgimsey. For SATB choir, Keyboard, Optional Concert Band accompaniment. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 36 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Patrick Roulet. Music Education. 48 pages. GIA Publications #118823. Published by GIA Publications

SSAA Full Score Choral (Full Score)

SKU: HL.288346

Composed by Ron Kean. Pavane Secular. Concert, Festival. Softcover. 112 pages. Pavane Publishing #P8012. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.288346).

UPC: 888680910938. 8.5x11.0x0.281 inches.

This 5-movement, multi-media choral drama honors one of the great heroes of the emancipation era. The journey of those who sacrificed becomes a story we can relive and honor. Dr. Kean's goal was to compose and arrange original music and traditional spirituals in a style that is evocative of the enslaved Africans' frame of mind. The spirituals are accompanied with kalimba (thumb piano) to honor the sub-Saharan African musical tradition of connecting with ancestors and with the marimba to sound like the west African balafon. This is a work that will move an audience to tears. Medium to Advanced. The Journey of Harriet Tubman has generated a much needed discussion of African American enslavement and and cultural appropriation. The composer has dedicated half of his royalties from this work to The Equal Justice Initiative, a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Please visit https://eji.org/about for more info.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS224

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+8+8+2+2+2+2+2+2+4+4+4+2+2+3+3+3+4+1+1+1+1+3+12+2 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 11 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS224. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS224).

ISBN 9781491152508. UPC: 680160910007.

Rainbow in the Clouds is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds.  Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by poetic Maya Angelou to create of setting of this beautiful song. It is lush and beautiful throughout and will highlight the musicianship of your students.  This would serve as a welcome change of pace piece on your program for concert or contest.
Rainbow in the Clouds was commissioned by the Pflugerville Middle School Wind Ensemble in Pflugerville, Texas, directed by Shauna Satrom. The piece premiered in May 2017, in memory and celebration of Luis Ham, who was an Assistant Principal at Pflugerville Middle School.This piece is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the nineteenth century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. The first time I heard reference to this song was in a Maya Angelou video, in which she sings a portion of it: “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, Oh, God put a rainbow in the clouds.” In the video, Dr. Angelou honors those who have demonstrated kindness to her in the past, and she suggests that we all try to be a blessing to others. The Pflugerville community believed that Mr. Ham, with his positive outlook, was definitely a “rainbow in the clouds” for other people.The piece begins with a full ensemble introduction, followed by a woodwind treatment of the first verse with a fairly reserved tempo and straight eighth-note rhythm. When brass pick up the melody on the second phrase, we start to hear the song more like the original spiritual, with dotted-eighth, sixteenth rhythms. The middle section of the piece at m. 22 begins to move at a slightly quicker tempo, and the mood becomes lighter. This section becomes a call-and-response between a euphonium solo and upper woodwinds. The final section of the piece involves everyone playing together joyously and full, eventually winding down with two more solo statements in flute and euphonium.Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Lyrical, expressive playing varied stylesSolo responsibilitiesKey changes, tempo changes.

By Lavalley. Arranged by Jack Schrader. For Choir. (Satb). Blues/Gospel, General Worship, God's Attributes/Character, Gospel, Praise, Blues-Gospel-Spirituals, Contemporary and Sacred. Print Music Single (SATB). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Choral, Electric Bass, Congas (TTBB divisi)

SKU: HL.154104

Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Rollo Dilworth. Festival Choral. African-American, Concert, Festival, Male Voices, Spiritual. Octavo. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.154104).

UPC: 888680098421. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Opening with a slow, unaccompanied statement of the refrain, this contemporary setting of the traditional spiritual then unfolds into a dramatic layering thematic treatment that is tremendously exciting. Includes optional congas and electric bass.