By Glenn L. Jones. For Voices: SATB. Piano reduction. African American Church Music Series Sacred. 7 pages. Published by GIA Publications.
Level: easy.

Arranged by Uzee Brown, Jr.. For SATB choir, piano reduction. Christmastide. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Difficult. Octavo. Text language: English. 20 pages. Published by GIA Publications

By Horace Boyer. Arranged by Horace Boyer. Text: Traditional Spiritual. For SATB Chorus and Piano accompaniment. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Level: easy. Text language: English. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Harp, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3

SKU: CF.AS144

Composed by William Grant Still. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Set of Score and Parts. 10+2+24+16+10+10+16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #AS144. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.AS144).

ISBN 9781491160602. UPC: 680160919192.

Often referred to as the Dean of African American Composers, William Grant Still's illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimed Symphony No. 1, the Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still's Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled Song of a New Race, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still's vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for Full Orchestra, this slightly abridged version for String Orchestra includes the original harp part, honoring the legacy of one of America's greatest composers.
Often referred to as the Dean of African American Composers, William Grant Still's illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimed Symphony No. 1, the Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still's Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled Song of a New Race, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still's vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for Full Orchestra, this slightly abridged version for String Orchestra includes the original harp part, honoring the legacy of one of America's greatest composers.
Often referred to as the Dean of African American Composers, William Grant Still's illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimed Symphony No. 1, the Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still's Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled Song of a New Race, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still's vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for full orchestra, this slightly abridged version for string orchestra includes the original harp part, honoring the legacy of one of America's greatest composers.
Often referred to as the “Dean of African American Composers”, William Grant Still’s illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimedSymphony No. 1, the Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still’s Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled “Song of a New Race”, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still’s vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for full orchestra, this slightly abridged version for string orchestra includes the original harppart, honoring the legacy of one of America’s greatest composers.

By African-American Spiritual. Arranged by Joseph Jennings. For SATB choir (divisi) (A Cappella). Main Key: E Flat Major. Spiritual, Concert and Sacred. Medium Advanced Adult. Octavo. 24 pages. Duration 6 minutes. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Arranged by Kevin Mixon. Traditional. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Level: 2 (grade 2). Conductor Score & Parts. 38 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Kevin Mixon. Traditional. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Level: 2 (grade 2). Conductor Score. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By African-American Spiritual. Arranged by John Barnard. For Voices: SATB. Piano reduction. Royal School of Church Music Sacred. Level: easy. 3 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

By African American Spiritual. Arranged by Anne Heider. For Voices: SSAATTBB. Piano reduction. Christmas Sacred. 11 pages. Published by GIA Publications.
Level: medium.

By Rene Boyer-Alexander. Arranged by Rene Boyer-Alexander. (Complete Ed). Expressive Art (Choral). Size 8.5x11 inches. 152 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

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.

Fanfare Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.CMP-0316-99-020

Composed by Timothy Johnson. Praise and Adoration Series. Hymns & Chorals. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1999. Curnow Music #CMP 0316-99-020. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0316-99-020).

Based on the African-American spiritual “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit”, Feel the Spirit captures the essence of the traditional spiritual. These songs were created by African-Americans oppressed by slavery. A deeply religious people, the slaves would use singing as an expression of both their enthusiastic joy and profound sadness. Feel the Spirit enables you to play a great gospel song with your band.