Here we have a fresh new take on this familiar African-American spiritual with contemporary harmonies, added passing tones that bring passion and excitement, a small group descant and a steady build to a powerful climax. A wonderful closer or encore to your program.
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The Magnificat was written in 1982 in response to a commission from Christ Church College, Oxford, whose choir first performed it under their conductor Francis Grier in July of that year. At that time the composer was influenced by his belated discovery of African music. During a period of research in Senegal and The Gambia he recorded a working-song in a small village called Badem Karantaba, about thirty miles south-east of Ziguinchor in the Casamance region of southern Senegal. Swayne used the opening call of this song to begin the Magnificat; it returns as a refrain towards the end.
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Commissioned for the ACDA National Convention in New York, 2003, Rosephanye Powell has brought her classic style to this beloved spiritual. Rhythmic, vibrant and fun are words that describe this energetic setting.
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Evoking the visions of John the Revelator, this African American spiritual depicts the twelve gates of the city that represents eternal freedom. This arrangement features the traditional as well as original melodic material with triadic harmonies and a percussive and rhythmic accompaniment, building in intensity to the final “Hallelu!”
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Designed to showcase that special soloist in your choir, this spiritual gets an upbeat a cappella treatment that allows for an optional audience sing-/snap-along. Available: SATB a cappella, SSAA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.
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This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
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John Newton's famous and beloved hymn is perhaps the most well-known song in the world. This traditional setting for SSAA a cappella will surely have a profound effect on your singers and audiences. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.
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Newly arranged for SSAA choirs! Using jazz articulation in an exuberant spiritual style, this original provides an exciting dimension to choral programming! Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
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The text may be from the 13th century, but David Dickau's setting would have us believe it is contemporary. Although sounding sacred, the text portrays God's love for us is as effortless as a bird who catches the wind in flight, the content is more universal. The finishing touch is Dickau's ending which repeats a sequence with a diminuendo that eventually goes silent mid-text. High school and college choirs will be drawn to this piece.
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Contents: Gloria (SSAA) • Et In Terra Pax (SSAA) • Laudamus Te (SA) • Domine Deus (Unison) • Quoniam tu Solus Sanctus (SSAA) • Cum Sancto Spiritu (SSAA).
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The vocal movements may be performed a cappella. Similarily, the Meditations may be performed as a suite for strings.
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This tenderly wrought and graceful work transcends the usual imagery of Christmas to embrace universal questions of humanity. Piano and viola form a lyrical accompaniment. Recorded by Portland Symphonic Girlchoir, Roberta Q. Jackson, director.
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