William Dawson

Review: The beloved spiritual arrangements and original compositions of William L. Dawson have been celebrated by choirs and audiences since they were first published, and have become among the most widely performed choral works for concert, contest, and festival settings. These new compilations, Dawson Spirituals, Volumes 1 & 2, each feature six favorites for Mixed Chorus (SATB) that have been carefully re-engraved to feature clean and clear notation. Not only do they provide tremendous readability and clarity, but they remain historically relevant. Every choir will want copies of these collections - William L. Dawson's legacy is everlasting, and his works will be in demand for generations to come!

Songlist: Ain'-a That Good News, Hail Mary!, Steal Away, In His Care-O, Mary Had A Baby, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel

6889b | Songbook $6.95 | SATB Spirituals Arrangements for Mixed Voices

Review: The beloved spiritual arrangements and original compositions of William L. Dawson have been celebrated by choirs and audiences since they were first published, and have become among the most widely performed choral works for concert, contest, and festival settings. These new compilations, Dawson Spirituals, Volumes 1 & 2, each feature six favorites for Mixed Chorus (SATB) that have been carefully re-engraved to feature clean and clear notation. Not only do they provide tremendous readability and clarity, but they remain historically relevant. Every choir will want copies of these collections - William L. Dawson's legacy is everlasting, and his works will be in demand for generations to come!

Songlist: Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, I Wan' To Be Ready, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Soon Ah Will Be Done, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Behold The Star

6890b | Songbook $6.95 | SATB Spirituals Arrangements for Mixed Voices

Review: William Levi Dawson, born in 1899, was educated at Tuskegee Institute, the Horner Institute of Fine Arts, and the American Conservatory, and wrote his own "Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony" in 1934. He began publishing and recording his arrangements of traditional African-American spirituals in 1955 and they are now considered to be some of the finest examples of the genre. Here are a selection of his finest works for unaccomapnied male voices. Recommended!

Songlist: Soon Ah Will Be Done, Ain'a That Good News, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Steal Away, Hail Mary, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit

9216b | Sheet Music $12.95 | TTBB Spirituals Arrangements for Male Voices

Review: William Levi Dawson, born in 1899, was educated at Tuskegee Institute, the Horner Institute of Fine Arts, and the American Conservatory, and wrote his own "Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony" in 1934. He began publishing and recording his arrangements of traditional African-American spirituals in 1955 and they are now considered to be some of the finest examples of the genre. Here are a selection of his finest works for unaccompanied mixed voices. Recommended!

Songlist: Oh, What A Beautiful City, Soon Ah Will Be Done, Ain'a That Good News, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Steal Away, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Behold The Star, Hail Mary, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

9217b | Sheet Music $14.95 | SATB Spirituals Arrangements for Mixed Voices

Review: William Levi Dawson, born in 1899, was educated at Tuskegee Institute, the Horner Institute of Fine Arts, and the American Conservatory, and wrote his own "Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony" in 1934. He began publishing and recording his arrangements of traditional African-American spirituals in 1955 and they are now considered to be some of the finest examples of the genre. Here are a selection of his finest works for unaccompanied female voices. Recommended!

Songlist: There Is A Balm In Gilead, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Ain'a That Good News

9219b | Sheet Music $6.95 | SSAA Spirituals Arrangements for Female Voices

Review: Here are a selection of his works with piano accompaniment. When they are as good as this we have to forgo our a cappella only policy!

Songlist: I Wan To Be Ready, Rugged Yank, The, Feed-A My Sheep, Slumber Song, Dorabella, You Got To Reap Just What You Sow

9215b | Sheet Music $8.95 | TTBB Spirituals Arrangements for Male Voices

Review: Here are a selection of his works with piano accompaniment. When they are as good as this we have to forgo our a cappella only policy!

Songlist: I Wan To Be Ready, Out In The Fields, Feed-A My Sheep, Slumber Song, You Got To Reap Just What You Sow

9218b | Sheet Music $9.95 | SATB Spirituals Arrangements for Mixed Voices

Review: Here are a selection of his works with piano accompaniment. When they are as good as this we have to forgo our a cappella only policy!

Songlist: I Wan To Be Ready, Out In The Fields, Feed-A My Sheep, Slumber Song, You Got To Reap Just What You Sow

9220b | Sheet Music $7.95 | SSA Spirituals Arrangements for Female Voices

Review: Revel in the splendor of these four, select spirituals by William Dawson.

Songlist: I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, King Jesus Is A-Listening, My Lord, What A Mourning, Talk About A Child That Do Love Jesus

9221b | Sheet Music $9.50 | SATB Spirituals Arrangements for Mixed Voices

Review: The Tuskegee (Alabama) Institute Choir, whose first singers were organized by school founder Booker T. Washington, is steeped in more than a century of pride and the richest of choral traditions. Booker insisted on the singing of African American spirituals by everyone at the weekly chapel worship services, a tradition that continues today. The Choir's most renowned director, composer and education William L. Dawson led the Choir into a new era in 1932, with their appearance at the opening of Radio City Music Hall in NYC, which would lead to performances before Presidents, radio and television audiences and worldwide prestige. There are 15 spirituals here, with innovative arrangements, powerful harmonies and solos; all sung with deep feeling and spirit. Simply the best versions we've heard of classic standards "Ezekiel Saw De Wheel," "Deep River," "There is a Balm in Gilead," "Ev'ry Time I Hear the Spirit," "Were You There," "Ain'a That Good News," "Mary Had A Baby" "King Jesus is A-Listening" and "Rockin' Jerusalem." One of the best, most authentic Gospel CDs of the year, by one of America's oldest and most respected Gospel choirs!

Songlist: Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Deep River, I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Hail Mary, I've Been 'Buked, Behold The Star, Ev'ry Time I Hear The Spirit, Were You There?, I Want To Be Ready, Listen To The Lambs, Ain'a That Good News, Mary Had A Baby, King Jesus Is A'Listening, Rockin' Jerusalem

7753c | 1 CD $15.98 Spirituals CDs