Marques L.A. Garrett
The Gift to Sing
Marques L.A. Garrett
The Gift to Sing
- Besetzung Männerchor (TB) und Klavier
- Komponist Marques L.A. Garrett
- Serie in the deep
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Schwierigkeit
- Ausgabe Klavierpartitur
- Verlag Oxford University Press
- Bestell-Nr. 9780193580398
Beschreibung:
This is a compelling setting of words by American writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson that speaks to the way the power of song can help to overcome dark times. Garrett brings the powerful text to life through dynamic and textural contrasts, a passionate melody, and imaginative harmonies.
Composer Information:
Marques L. A. Garrett is Associate Professor of Choral Studies at the University of North Texas. He is an accomplished vocalist and composer, with his works available through several publishers and performed by festival/honor, all-state, professional, and college/university choirs such as the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Oakwood University Aeolians. He regularly serves as a choral clinician and guest conductor for festival and honor choirs throughout the United States. He is an active researcher with published articles and presentations on the choral music of Black composers and rehearsal techniques for state, regional, and national conferences.
Composer Information:
Marques L. A. Garrett is Associate Professor of Choral Studies at the University of North Texas. He is an accomplished vocalist and composer, with his works available through several publishers and performed by festival/honor, all-state, professional, and college/university choirs such as the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Oakwood University Aeolians. He regularly serves as a choral clinician and guest conductor for festival and honor choirs throughout the United States. He is an active researcher with published articles and presentations on the choral music of Black composers and rehearsal techniques for state, regional, and national conferences.