Bill Cheatem

I Will Arise comprises vocal lines which may be divided among the chorus according to voice range-with melody, harmony and descant designations. Be Thou My Vision has a dimension of an 'entreaty' to t...

I Will Arise comprises vocal lines which may be divided among the chorus according to voice range-with melody, harmony and descant designations. It might be possible to perform this song with either j...

Be Thou My Vision has a dimension of an entreaty to the Lord, as if asking for the Lord's presence to be there at all times. Thus, the phrase 'Be Thou' repeats as a background during the singing. Even...

Standin' in the Need of Prayer is a lively tune in swing rhythm. New words are added within the lighthearted approach. It becomes evident during the singing that the choir feels that they are in the g...

The traditional text with spiritual roots has been adapted by the composer. With an unadorned melody set in a simple but beautiful musical language with open, transparent harmonies, this music can be...

Ready to Swing! ist eine einzigartige Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Komponistin Dr. Gwyneth Walker und der Saxe Middle School 6th Grade Band und ist ein lebendiges, vom Jazz inspiriertes Stück voller En...

Ready to Swing! ist eine einzigartige Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Komponistin Dr. Gwyneth Walker und der Saxe Middle School 6th Grade Band und ist ein lebendiges, vom Jazz inspiriertes Stück voller En...

A creative and jazzy multi-movement work based on the poems of noted African American poet Nikki Giovanni. The pieces combine humor with deep thought that will move both the singers and the audience.

A setting of a poem by Nikki Giovanni that focuses on a young person's desire to play first chair. Part of a larger work entitled 'Shoe Jazz.'