Rosephanye powell, pronounced rosehfuhnee, born 1962 is an american choral composer, singer, professor, and researcher. Start dreaming fantastic colors and emotions with the terrific work by rosephanye powell for choir. Olaf rehearses the word was god by rosephanye powell. Rosephanye powell, pronounced rosehfuhnee, born 1962 is an american choral. Late or incomplete registrations will not be accepted. Cookies allow us to personalize content and ads, to provide social mediarelated features and analyze our traffic. Unfortunately, it sat in that publishers files for a couple of years. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god and the word was god. Powells works are popular throughout the world, especially in europe and. Powell served as an associate professor of music and chair of the music department at philander smith college in little rock, arkansas. Sing glory to god and goodwill to men, all, all, all of them.
While a doctoral student at florida state university, i arranged the spiritual i wanna be ready for the fsu gospel choir. Even the word god is almost like a piece unto itself. Rosephanye powell s arrangement with its rich harmonies, soft dynamic level and slow tempo, depict musically the setting for slaves, wading through the river, escaping to freedom. Non nobis, domine rosephanye powell sacramento master singers performed in march 20 dr.
Compositionally, this is an excellent piece using impressive techniques that are truly captivating. What an impact this august work will have on both choir and l. White, artistic director and conductor i believe in god the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. The satb setting of non nobis domine has become one of rosephanye powell s most celebrated works. This is a raw and unedited recording from may 2016. This beautifully harmonized piece starts out with the basses, then builds, adding each voice one at a time until measure when all voices are singing together. Distinguished singers are from auburn university, the. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. This is an anthem for all those who believe in human rights, in peace and hope for a better tomorrow. The rhythmic structure develops from the superb interplay between the voices, and the layering of sound upon sound creates a musical tapestry. Sermons on the gospel of john luthers works 22, 2325, 153740 last year, luther high school students sang a choral piece titled the word was god by rosephanye powell.
It begins quietly, builds, adding layers as it moves to a crescendo ending in one word. Refunds refunds will be given if the entire event has to be canceled due to inclement weather that affects the site. If you are new to ssam, please click here to see the welcome to ssam booklet in pdf format. Rosephanye powell sheet music to download top quality pdfs. Prelude the word was god rosephanye powell chamber choir call to worship one. Service of lessons and carols the third sunday of advent. You are free the jesus who calmed a sea of deadly, stormy waves, whose arrival sent thousands of demons cringing. For verification purposes, please enter the word music in the field below. Rosephanye powell motherless child cd baby music store.
Users who like the word was god rehearsal recording. High quality rosephanye powell sheet music to download. God sets the prisoners free and opens the eyes of the blind. The word was god, an original sacred motet, and i wanna be ready, an accompanied spiritual arrangement both satb.
Greenwood forest baptist church the worship of god. Rosephanye dunn powell has been hailed as one of americas premier composers of choral music. They are welcome to come to the chancel promptly at 10. The word was god by rosephanye powell octavo sheet music.
What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent. Commissioned by the american guild of organists for their 2012 convention, here is the first major work from the pen of rosephanye powell. You are free the jesus who calmed a sea of deadly, stormy waves, whose arrival sent thousands of demons cringing and cowering to read more. Gentry publications the word was god satb composed by. The series signature blend of superb performance and downtoearth conversation gives listeners intimate access to how music is created at the highest level. Each week, saint paul sunday host bill mcglaughlin opens his studio to the worlds best classical artists. One voice, one layer begins this powerful, textured, wonderful anthem.
An africanamerican spiritual satb, a capella, spiritual arr. From rosephanye powell, we are proud to present he is marvelous, an original gospelanthem full of drive, joy and spirit. Herbert brewer 18651928 the georgia boy choir festival chorus david r. My first compositions were published at the same time. If i believe the word of god and am mindful of what is right and good, i, too, can be a hero or a heroine.
Her husband william has adeptly revoiced this a cappella setting for ttbb choirs. Buy the word was god ssaattbb original a cappel at. She has a diverse and impressive catalogue of works published by some of the nations leading publishers. In the stillness of march, we explore the majesty of god s creation and precious seasons of life from first light to sunset. Since he woke you us this morning, started you on your way. Rosephanye powell choral series sheet music arrangements. For satb choir and soloist, this arrangement includes an improvised solo line and driving vocal stackup. The word was god previously available only for ssaattbb a cappella, this new edition is satb no divisi and includes a piano part that completes the harmony but almost makes you think the choir was a cappella. Bring all to their feet with this riveting anthem of praise. Whether you perform it with piano only or collaborate with an. The word was god rosephanye powell in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The trinity function as farmers of our souls, actively caring for god s creation. A hauntingly beautiful rendition of the traditional spiritual.
The word was god rosephanye powell the florida allstate. In the beginning rosephanye powell read the scripture. Send the printed invoice along with a check no later than the registration deadline. We also share information on the use of our site with our social media partners, advertising and analytics, which can combine them with other information you have provided to them or collected in your use of their services. The word was god is another text by rospehanye powell, based on john 1. When i began teaching at philander smith college, i composed the word was god for the. Hl 00114533 rosephanye powell s charming work recorded with the baltimore choral arts society will make a wonderful feature for concert choirs from high school through community and collegiate levels. Sermon audio files available on the church website. The word was god rehearsal recording by gospel choir of. Happy are those whose hope is in god, maker of heaven and earth, all. God executes justice for the oppressed and gives food for the hungry. Youll hear the word was god by rosephanye powell capturing the moment of creation, as mcdermids from light to light immerses us in earth, fire, water and esenvalds wonders at the stars. Rosephanye powell serves as associate professor of voice at auburn university auburn, alabama. Rehearsal tracks mp3 files from the archives, fall 2012.
The driving energy and ostinato rhythms are classic elements from rosephanye s pen. Get the guaranteed best price on choral sheet music like the gentry publications the word was god satb composed by rosephanye powell at musicians friend. This is the florida allstate sightreading choir performing the word was god by rosephanye powell at the fmea convention. The cry of jeremiah by rosephanye powell sheet music for. For singersongwriterarrangerproducer rosephanye powell pronounced rosehfuhnee, like stephanie, the concept for the cd project motherless child began in 2002, and was an outgrowth of many years of researching, performing, lecturing and arranging africanamerican spirituals as a student, classical singer, educator, and composer.
With text from the book of jeremiah, the four movements follow the prophets feelings of abandonment and redemption by god. St olaf choir the word was god by rosephanye powell. What library would be complete without this exquisite piece b. This work by rosephanye powell features the words of langston hughes that inspired dr. Written in an almost spiritual style, but definitely not a spiritual. Choral and organ music schedule fall 2019 the episcopal.
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