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Rosephanye’s Latest Announcements and Highlights.
Renowned composer Rosephanye Powell has been recognized with prestigious awards and her notable compositions are performed globally at conferences and festivals. As Professor of Voice at Auburn University, Powell continues to inspire and educate through her teaching, research, and artistry.
Rosephanye Powell Awarded 2025 Raymond Brock Memorial Commission
Rosephanye Powell honored with the 2025 Raymond Brock Memorial Commission. This prestigious award will have her new work premiered at the American Choral Directors Association’s 2025 National Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Celebrate Us! Music for Treble Choir
Calling all female singers and choral ensembles! Mark your calendars for November 23, 2025—an unforgettable celebration of women, by women, in the heart of New York City. Don’t miss this extraordinary choral event!
Dr. Rosephanye Powell is ecstatic to share the thrilling news of being invited to serve as composer-in-residence with Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) from Nov. 20-24. She will present a spectacular concert of original choral works, featuring a captivating program of compositions for women’s voices.
Langston Hughes and Rosephanye Powell: Bridging Literature and Music
Langston Hughes’s powerful poetry has been transformed into music by composer Rosephanye Powell, blending literature and music to create a timeless tribute to his legacy. This fusion ensures his messages of hope, unity, and perseverance continue to inspire new generations.
The Quiet Revolutionary: The Life and Legacy of Eileen Jackson Southern
Quiet Revolutionary: A new work for SATB divisi and piano (or orchestra) in three movements celebrating Dr. Eileen Southern's The Music of Black Americans: A History! Composer Notes and Purchasing Eileen Jackson Southern may not be a household name, but her influence...
Recent Premieres and Commissions by Rosephanye Powell
Recent commission and premiere highlights include: Love Will Make A Way (SATB) premiered by the Metropolitan Youth Chorale of New York at Lincoln Center, NY; Get Busy (SATB) premiered and conducted by the composer at Carnegie Hall, NY; A Christmas Medley (SATB),...