Rosephanye Powell : Algo Me Dicen Tus Ojos

This is the 1st piece in the suite Three Spanish Songs for Men's choir As is always the case, IPA pronunciation guide is provided with the music and a fine recording is available to aid in style.

Rosephanye Powell : Solidaridad

We Shall Sing! We Shall jump! We shall shine! We Shall Fly! These opening lyrics in this 3 piece from the Suite Three Spanish Songs for Men's Choir is noting but joy.

This buoyant work for mixed chorus is filled with vibrant rhythm and sonorous call and response between the men and women's voices. Featuring the beloved text from Song of Solomon, this setting is ideal for school and community choirs, especially in spring concerts. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Psalm 42 is the inspiration for this breathtaking work from Rosephanye Powell. Strong vocal lines coupled with an arresting piano accompaniment provide multiple opportunities for musical expression.

This driving anthem is one of Rosephanye's best-sellers and is now available in SAB voicing. The God-honoring Psalm text is raised to a dynamic level that begs for an urgent response. This piece is uniquely moving. Great for high school and adult choirs in church or concert.

Although Rosephanye often selects sacred texts for her music, it is the uniqueness of her writing style that enables it to serve both in worship and concert. Ascribe to the Lord has been one of her most popular compositions and this arrangement for men's voices by her husband, William, will spread its popularity even further. A driving accompaniment and roaring musical lines bring a fresh wind to Psalm 29:1-4.

Rosephanye Powell is known for her ability to bring earthy, rhythmic ostinato patterns to a classical level, and she has done it again with this one. Commissioned and composed for the National Women's Honor Choir for the ACDA National Convention 2003, this choral is destined for a long life. Relentless energy underscores the Psalm text of praise that makes this a fitting choral for both church and school.

Commissioned in celebration of Philip Brunelle's 40th year as organist/choirmaster of Plymouth Congregational Church, Rosephanye Powell once again displays her exhilarating craftsmanship. The joyful rhythms and motivically building lines bring a familiar spiritual quality to this original work. College choirs, advanced high school and church choirs will all enjoy this invigorating and exciting piece.

The traditional sound of the male glee club is at the forefront with this brilliant setting of a text by Robert Louis Stevenson composed for the 125th anniversary of the University of Pittsburgh Men's Glee Club. The cheerful 12/8 opening bounds forward contrasting with a more lyrical middle section before returning for a stirring conclusion.

Poetry By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Rosephanye Powell's stunning work recorded with the Baltimore Choral Arts Society will make a wonderful feature for concert choirs from high school through community and collegiate levels. Whether you perform with piano only or collaborate with an orchestra, this romantic ballad will be a choir and audience favorite!

The text from Matthew 11:28-30 forms the lyric framework for this expressive anthem. Gentle vocal echoes and rich harmonies create an atmosphere of peace andserenity.

Rosephanye Powell has arranged this traditional African-American spiritual in a joyful gospel arrangement. The vocal parts and rhythms fall into place easily and your group will sound fantastic on this great concert closer. Duration: ca. 3:30 (without opt. repeats).

Rosephanye Powell has become one of the most popular new choral writers to burst on the scene. This African American spiritual/worksong was commissioned by the Truman State University Chorus, conducted by R. Paul Crabb. The text weaves together stories from the Bible with images of the hardship of life.

Based on a Nigerian folk song, this exciting a cappella work features layered repetitive patterns over African percussion. Ideal for many types of programs, this flexible work can also be used as a processional.

Country: Nigeria

Another winner from Rosephanye Powell! This setting for four-part a cappella women will dazzle the ears of all who hear it. A fabulous festival piece, it will shine in church and school.

Simple syncopation and easy harmony create success for young singers in this new setting by Rosephanye Powell. The limited range in the men's part is well-suited to changing voices. Exciting!

Energetic and upbeat, this creative new setting by the very talented Rosephanye Powell is delightful! Singable and well worth the effort, this one will really raise the roof!

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.

Everything you would expect from Rosephanye and more is in this great piece. A brilliant fanfare opener followed by an energetic and rhythmic chorus, a contrasting slow middle section that is lush and melodic, a building sequence segment starting with one voice part and adding until all are in, and finally a return to the rhythmic chorus with a satisfying finish. One of the unique features in Rosephanye's writing is that her music works as a church anthem or as a school concert piece, frequently in festivals, too. Medium difficulty.

This Caribbean folk song is an irresistible change of pace that makes light of man's inability to please a woman. Features a soloist and optional Latin percussion. In the interest of fairness, an SSAA adaptation is also available! Available: SSAA, TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Country: Caribbean

Adapted from a Bantu folksong, this gently teasing song translates as I love you, but you do not love me. How is that? If you do not love me, you had better tell me so. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD.

Everybody shout and sing, celebrate the newborn King... - this calypso-flavored original has an infectious rhythmic feel that just bursts with joyful celebration! Optional Latin percussion and a full, energetic accompaniment complete the package! Available: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Rosephanye Powell has created a new spiritual for Christmas that sounds like we have been singing it for years. The basic melody is carried by a small group or solo voice and the choral parts serve as the accompaniment and sometimes as a response to the melody. The pace is quick and energetic and, as always, Rosephanye's rhythms are a joy to sing.

Written for Andre Thomas and Florida State University, this joyful gospel work is characterized by vibrant rhythms and rich layered vocal textures. Ideal for sacred concerts!Available separately: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

This title was one of Rosephanye Powell's first publications. Available for SATB and SSA, there had been a call for an SAB edition, so here it is. The chorus part is easily mastered and the solo lines are a delight. Excellent as a church anthem, this Spiritual includes a piano part and works well as a concert piece for middle school, high school, and older. Easy.

Featuring a mezzo-soprano solo, this dramatic setting by Rosephanye Powell will be instantly embraced by your choir and congregation. Appropriate for the Easter season, you will also find this anthem usable most any time of the year.

Rosephanye Powell has taken a passionate poem of love by Georgia Douglas Johnson and given us notes that truly sing. A fitting wedding song, it celebrates the moment when love is at its fullest and would fit almost any high school, college or community choir concert program. Medium.

Sing of the joy, the peace, the hope and the love and let it ring! This original concert work in the gospel style will showcase your choir at their finest. Ideal for community events, worship and concerts for mixed choirs from high school through adult!

Commissioned by the National AGO, Rosephanye created THE CRY OF JEREMIAH for choir, organ and orchestra. The 4 movement work has been a tremendous success, also available with a reduced percussion accompaniment. This is the dynamic opening movement which demands our attention from start to finish. A great anthem for church or concert.

Jack London's text has been masterfully set by Rosephanye Powell who fills it with a variety of sounds from lilting joy to moments of spoken thoughts to melancholy reflection. The piano accompaniment is dynamic on its own yet supportive of the well-crafted vocal writing. A superb piece for contest and concert.

Renowned composer Rosephanye Powell takes a traditional "field shout" and presents it with care for an authentic sound. There is great passion in this approach and will provide an excellent opportunity to teach the history of the African American spiritual and its importance.

Under the heading Three Psalms of David, popular writer Rosephanye Powell has composed a trilogy. Although they can be performed separately, they function best as a set: O God, You Are My God (Psalm 63:1-2); Make Haste, O God (Psalm 70:1-3, 5b); The Righteous Cry Out (Psalm 34:17-18a). Her originality and creativity provide a musical perspective that is fresh and captivating. Great for church or school. Available: SATB.

This traditional folk song from Kenya is a conversation between a man and a woman. "I love you, but you do not love me. How is that? If you do not love me, you had better tell me so." Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice.

Arranger: Rosephanye Powell | Country: Kenya

Traditionally, Nicaraguan mothers sang this song to their children as they rocked them to sleep. This up-tempo arrangement is arranged in the style of a Spanish dance encouraging the singer to smile, sway and have fun. It's a wonderful multicultural selection for general concert and appropriate for the holiday season as well.

This is a gift to SAB choirs from William Powell, to create a re-voicing of his wife Rosephanye's great choral. An energetic piece, full of quick-paced rhythms and repetitive phrases, it is popular in both school and church situations. Easy to medium difficulty level.

Arranger: William Powell

The SATB setting of Non Nobis Domine has become one of Rosephanye Powell's most celebrated works. The driving energy and ostinato rhythms are classic elements from Rosephanye's pen. Her husband William has adeptly revoiced this a cappella setting for SSAA choirs. Also available for TTBB.

Arranger: William Powell

Under the heading Three Psalms of David, popular writer Rosephanye Powell has composed a trilogy. Although they can be performed separately, they function best as a set: O God, You Are My God (Psalm 63:1-2); Make Haste, O God (Psalm 70:1-3, 5b); The Righteous Cry Out (Psalm 34:17-18a). Her originality and creativity provide a musical perspective that is fresh and captivating. Great for church or school. Available: SATB.

Here is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Christ through layered African polyrhythms and call-and-response vocal phrases. The singers encourage the audience to rejoice, shout and clap with them, making this selection a wonderful processional or concert opener. Percussion, Yoruba translation and pronunciation are included. Duration: ca. 2:45. Recorded by Baltimore Choral Arts Society, Tom Hall, conductor, courtesy Gothic Records.

Country: Africa

This West African folksong is arranged as a call and response easily mastered by all choirs. Suggested African percussion is included and could be enhanced with body percussion and simple movements.

Country: Africa

Happiness abounds in this joyful original work recorded by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. A wonderful choice for community concerts, it may be performed with piano or with the colorful and contemporary orchestration! Available separately: SATB. Score and parts (fl 1-2/picc, ob 1-2, cl 1-2, bn 1-2, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:40.

This new setting of the traditional Latin text is a perfect teaching piece for women's choirs. The strong piano accompaniment combined with tender vocal lines creates much opportunity for musical expression.

Taking its text from 19th century Mexican poet Amado Nervo, this exciting concert work is marked by bright harmonies and vigorous call and response phrases which celebrate the beauty of nature, the power of singing and the strength of unity. A challenging and substantial work! Duration: ca. 2:00.

Country: Mexico

Rosephanye Powell released a gripping arrangement for mixed voices in 2004 that has enjoyed steady use. This SSAA arrangement remains true to the unique qualities of the previous voicing - heart-wrenching harmonies and soulful blue notes that mourn gracefully. The inclusion of the two brief West African texts adds years of history and depth to this somber Spiritual. The surprising Picardy ending provides a pleasant reassurance. Medium difficulty.

This exciting new setting for SSA voices begins with Swing Low, Sweet Chariot followed by Deep River then Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen. It then gloriously combines all three melodies to Glory, hallelujah! Comin' for to carry me home. The luscious harmonies and surprising dissonances propel the piece with longing and desire and is exquisite for women's voices.

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for their 2012 convention, here is the first major work from the pen of Rosephanye Powell. With text from the Book of Jeremiah, the four movements follow the prophet's feelings of abandonment and redemption by God. Powell combines this ancient text with music that draws simultaneously from the African American musical heritage, as well as the classical music traditions.

Under the heading Three Psalms of David, popular writer Rosephanye Powell has composed a trilogy. Although they can be performed separately, they function best as a set: O God, You Are My God (Psalm 63:1-2); Make Haste, O God (Psalm 70:1-3, 5b); The Righteous Cry Out (Psalm 34:17-18a). Her originality and creativity provide a musical perspective that is fresh and captivating. Great for church or school. Available: SATB.

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. Excellent for church and concert!

Ooohs and ahhhs will emerge from the audience when this lovely gem is heard. The message of peace and justice are stated as a gentle prayer based on Psalm 85:10. Melodic and painted with subtle harmonic hues, this is simply a gorgeous anthem or concert closer that will melt your heart. Easy to medium in difficulty.

To sit and dream, to sit and read, to sit and learn about the world. These words from a poem by Langston Hughes invite us to reach toward dreams of a better world and a more just society. The intimate choral setting which features jazz harmonies, will be an excellent selection for choirs in high school and up.

Lyricist: Langston Hughes | Poetry By: Langston Hughes