Lift Every Voice and Sing Often Referred to as the African-American National Anthem by J. Rosamond Johnson String Orchestra - Sheet Music
By Bob PhillipsThe poem and original hymn-like music of Lift Every Voice and Sing, by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T. Washington in 1900, it is sometimes called the African-American National Anthem. This setting, by Bob Phillips, teaches 6/8 and uses chromatic alterations in first position. A vocal lead sheet is included in the reproducible educational packets. The cross-curricular programming possibilities are vast. (2:40)
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Voice
- Ensembles:
- String Orchestra
- Genres:
- Classical Folk Multicultural
- Composers:
- J. Rosamond Johnson
- Publishers:
- Alfred Music
- Series:
- Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Sound Innovations Music of Black Composers and Artists
- UPC:
- 038081518176
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 2
- Artist:
- J. Rosamond Johnson
- Arrangers:
- Bob Phillips
- Usages:
- School and Community Hymn Anthems
- Number of Pages:
- 8
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.14 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: AP.44827S
Often Referred to as the African-American National Anthem. Composed by J. Rosamond Johnson. Arranged by Bob Phillips. This edition: with Chorus. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Multicultural. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:40. Alfred Music #00-44827S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44827S).UPC: 038081518176. English. James Weldon Johnson.
The poem and original hymn-like music of Lift Every Voice and Sing, by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T. Washington in 1900, it is sometimes called the African-American National Anthem. This setting, by Bob Phillips, teaches 6/8 and uses chromatic alterations in first position. A vocal lead sheet is included in the reproducible educational packets. The cross-curricular programming possibilities are vast. (2:40).
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- Series:
- Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Sound Innovations Music of Black Composers and Artists
- Artists:
- Bob Phillips J. Rosamond Johnson
- Ensemble:
- String Orchestra
- Publisher:
- Alfred Music