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Mastering Spirituals Dialect: A Practical Guide by Rosephanye Powell
Rosephanye Powell’s “African American Spirituals Dialect: A Practical Guide for Singers, Voice Teachers, and Choral Conductors” is an invaluable resource designed to enhance the interpretation and expression of spirituals. This brilliant guide is crafted for independent singers, vocal instructors, and choral directors, providing quick and accessible reference material. It serves as a vital tool for private voice lessons, diction courses, studio classes, and choral settings where spirituals are studied and performed.
Authored by a world-class singer, composer, arranger, teacher, and scholar, this guide reflects Powell’s expertise and dedication to the art of spirituals. Published by Gentry Publications in 2024 and available as a print-on-demand book, it embodies Powell’s extensive experience as a professor of voice at Auburn University, where she teaches applied voice, art song literature, and vocal pedagogy. Powell’s primary performance and research areas focus on the African American spiritual and voice-care concerns for choral singers and directors, making this guide an essential addition to the field.
Celebrated Composer of Vocal and Choral Music
Rosephanye Powell is renowned as one of America’s leading women composers of solo vocal and choral music, with a distinguished catalogue published by top national publishers. Her compositions have been premiered at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, conducted by acclaimed figures globally. Commissioned by renowned ensembles such as Cantus and Chanticleer, Powell’s works span sacred and secular genres for mixed chorus, women’s, men’s, and children’s voices. She is regularly commissioned by university, professional, community, and church choirs, and her compositions are widely acclaimed at choral festivals and conventions across the United States.
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Rosephanye Powell’s choral works, art songs, and major compositions resonate with emotive depth, seamlessly weaving together diverse musical influences to evoke profound themes of spirituality and culture.
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Passionate and Purposeful
“Your gifts will open doors for you, and if you are a genuine person, when that door opens, it will keep opening wider. If you have the talent and the skills and doors open, but you don’t have the heart or the personality to relate to people, that door will only open with limitations.”
– Rosephanye Powell
Passionate and Purposeful
“Your gifts will open doors for you, and if you are a genuine person, when that door opens, it will keep opening wider. If you have the talent and the skills and doors open, but you don’t have the heart or the personality to relate to people, that door will only open with limitations.”
– Rosephanye Powell
Notable Choral Works
Rosephanye Powell’s choral works, art songs, and major compositions resonate with emotive depth, seamlessly weaving together diverse musical influences to evoke profound themes of spirituality and culture.
The Word Was God
Rosephanye Powell’s The Word Was God is a compelling choral composition that delves into the concept of the Word of God as a source of solace and optimism. This poignant piece features intricate harmonies and expressive melodies that capture the profound essence of the text. The choir’s robust ensemble combines seamlessly with solo voices, delivering a dynamic and uplifting performance that resonates with audiences. Suitable for both church services and concerts, it is a favored selection across choirs of varying expertise. “The Word Was God” exemplifies Powell’s remarkable musical prowess and serves as a testament to the enduring significance of faith and spiritual devotion.
Langston Dreams
Langston Hughes’s timeless words resonate with renewed relevance today, advocating for justice, truth, and freedom. Rosephanye Powell has selected four of Hughes’s poems— “I Dream A World,” “To Sit And Dream,” and “Hold Fast To Dreams”—setting them to music as contemporary art songs in Langston Dreams. These pieces are essential for every vocal student’s study and performance repertoire, offered in high (JG0745) and low (JG0746) voice editions.
The Cry of Jeremiah
The Cry of Jeremiah is Rosephanye Powell’s debut major work. Inspired by passages from the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, its four movements explore the prophet’s journey from abandonment to redemption by God. Powell’s composition uniquely blends African American musical heritage with classical traditions, making it a distinctive addition to the Rosephanye Powell Choral Series by Gentry Publications.
Rhythmic and Colorful
One of the bright lights in American choral composition, Rosephanye Powell’s distinctive works bring head and heart together in a way that demonstrates careful craft, sincerity of creative impulse, deep human and spiritual sensitivity, accessible expression, and an impressive range of sensibilities.
–James Kinchen, Director of Choral Activities
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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