Building a Vocal Community-Includes Four CDsIndividuals friends choirs church camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye M. Barnwell a charter member of the great a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches melodies harmonies rhythms and counter-melodies to 17 traditional songs from African American culture including spirituals hymns gospels and songs from the Civil Rights Movement.The CD's in this series contain songs which were originally taught in the context of a 5 day workshop. In a workshop often having between 40 and 60 people songs are taught without printed music or printedwords and without pitch pipes or musical instruments other than those which help create and maintain the rhythmic foundation and intensity of the songs. This method of passing on knowledge is very much in the oral/aural tradition. Here for the sake of clarity the words to all the songs have been provided but the music itself is presented in the form of an oral/aural score which must be listened to.

James Pethel takes one of the arrangements from his bestselling piano collection African American Spirituals and lets the choir in on the fun. The cheerful swing tempo of this piece captures a spirit of confidence and unbounded joy. Don't miss this one!

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 communicating messages of faith hope inspiration equality and freedom. This setting has special significance related to the Civil Rights Movement and the struggle for justice and equality.

One of Oscar Petersons most heartfelt compositions this song has been embraced by choirs throughout the world for its inspirational lyrics and the simplicity and directness of the melodies and harmonies as derived from the great heritage of theAfrican American spiritual. Duration: ca. 4:45

One of Oscar Petersons most heartfelt compositions this song has been embraced by choirs throughout the world for its inspirational lyrics and the simplicity and directness of the melodies and harmonies as derived from the great heritage of theAfrican American spiritual. Duration: ca. 4:45

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.

African-American And Jamaican Melodies. Par KIMBERLING CLARK. Pour enregistreur soprano avancée ou les flûte intermédiaire : 41 arrangements basé sur spirituals, chansons folkloriques, airs de danse et de mélodies de compositeurs afro-américaine, plus cinq solos composé pour cette collection. Compositeurs incluent Basile Barès, a. j. r. Conner, Henry Hart, Francis Johnson et j. w. Postlewaite. Vieux favoris incluent Banyan Tree, exécuter Me Back à Old Virginny, médecin Bird, vers le bas par la Riverside et Ev'ry temps je me sens à l'esprit. Comprend le doigté graphique pour les notes hautes, notes de performance et des suggestions pour une utilisation avec le système sonore et/ou de percussions. Soutenu par Internet-accessible mélodie propres Notes historiques pour tous les solos. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / World Music - Solos / Recueil / Flûte à Bec Soprano

An exciting and dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual this substantial work is brimming with brilliance and virtuosity for choirs up to the challenge! Duration: ca. 3:15.

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.

A soloist with choral backup bright percussive rhythms a bluesy vocal bass line and the visual appeal of body percussion make this energetic spiritual setting a first-rate showcase for mixed or treble choirs! Available separately: SATB SSAA. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Eugene Rogers Choral Series-Combining two traditional spirituals Come and go with me and Come and go with me to my Father's House Brandon Waddles has created an arrangement that harkens the sounds of an African-American work song and Southern male gospel quartet. Brandon uses the a cappella style of the spiritual the extended harmonies of jazz and the motivic and rhythmic drive of gospel in this arrangement to make the pairing of these two selections a joyous community expression.

Par POWELL ROSEPHANYE. Four art songs from the pen of Rosephanye Powell bring honor and tribute to African American music and educators. The title, Then, Here and Now, refers to the spiritual's use during slavery (thn) and its relevance today (here and now). Titles include: Opressed (Go Down, Moses), Healing (Balm in Gilead), Dying (I Wanna Die Easy), and Protest (Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho)./ Répertoire / Voix Haute

Par POWELL ROSEPHANYE. Four art songs from the pen of Rosephanye Powell bring honor and tribute to African American music and educators. The title, Then, Here and Now, refers to the spiritual's use during slavery (thn) and its relevance today (here and now). Titles include: Opressed (Go Down, Moses), Healing (Balm in Gilead), Dying (I Wanna Die Easy), and Protest (Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho)./ Répertoire / Voix Basse