Rosephanye Powell

Sorida is a term of greeting in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, Africa, similar to 'shalom' in Hebrew or 'jambo' in Swahili. This original work features percussion, layered vocal patterns, and a joyfu...

Sorida is a term of greeting in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, Africa, similar to 'shalom' in Hebrew or 'jambo' in Swahili. This original work features percussion, layered vocal patterns, and a joyfu...

Adapted from a Bantu folksong, this gently teasing song translates as I love you, but you do not love me. How is that? If you do not love me, you had better tell me so. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50....

This West African folksong is arranged as a call and response easily mastered by all choirs. Suggested African percussion is included and could be enhanced with body percussion and simple movements.

This Caribbean folk song is an irresistible change of pace that makes light of man's inability to please a woman. Features a soloist and optional Latin percussion. In the interest of fairness, an SSAA...

Rosephanye Powell is known for her ability to bring earthy, rhythmic ostinato patterns to a classical level, and she has done it again with this one. Commissioned and composed for the National Women's...

This new setting of the traditional Latin text is a perfect teaching piece for women's choirs. The strong piano accompaniment combined with tender vocal lines creates much opportunity for musical expr...

Psalm 42 is the inspiration for this breathtaking work from Rosephanye Powell. Strong vocal lines coupled with an arresting piano accompaniment provide multiple opportunities for musical expression.

This exciting new setting for SSA voices begins with Swing Low, Sweet Chariot followed by Deep River then Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen. It then gloriously combines all three melodies to Glory, h...

This exciting new setting for SSA voices begins with Swing Low, Sweet Chariot followed by Deep River then Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen. It then gloriously combines all three melodies to Glory, h...

This in an outstanding collection of twelve African-American spirituals arranged for upper voices. Rosephanye and William C. Powell have collaborated with some of the most talented and respected spiri...

The words of Langston Hughes resound more today than ever for justice, truth and freedom. Rosephanye Powell has selected 3 poems by Mr. Hughes and set them to music: 1. I Dream a World, 2. To Sit and...

The words of Langston Hughes resound more today than ever for justice, truth and freedom. Rosephanye Powell has selected 3 poems by Mr. Hughes and set them to music: 1. I Dream a World, 2. To Sit and...

Sing of the joy, the peace, the hope and the love and let it ring! This original concert work in the gospel style will showcase your choir at their finest. Ideal for community events, worship and conc...

Sing of the joy, the peace, the hope and the love and let it ring! This original concert work in the gospel style will showcase your choir at their finest. Ideal for community events, worship and conc...

A new creation from Rosephanye Powell, this large-scale choral work infuses the imagination of singer and listener alike to the great mystery and great joy that is the Trinity--Father, Son, and Holy S...

This title was one of Rosephanye Powell's first publications. Available for SATB and SSA, there had been a call for an SAB edition, so here it is. The chorus part is easily mastered and the solo lines...

This title was one of Rosephanye Powell's first publications. Available for SATB and SSA, there had been a call for an SAB edition, so here it is. The chorus part is easily mastered and the solo lines...

Composed originally for treble choir, this piece has been one of the most popular selections in the Gentry catalog. Directors have been begging for an SATB voicing for years, and it is finally here. T...

Composed originally for treble choir, this piece has been one of the most popular selections in the Gentry catalog. Directors have been begging for an SATB voicing for years, and it is finally here. T...

This is one of the most well-known spirituals, and numerous arrangements already exist. But Rosephanye Powell has established herself as a marvelous composer of new choral works and also arrangements...

Written for Andre Thomas and Florida State University, this joyful gospel work is characterized by vibrant rhythms and rich layered vocal textures. Ideal for sacred concerts! Available for SATB. Perfo...

Rosephanye Powell has arranged this traditional African-American spiritual in a joyful gospel arrangement. The vocal parts and rhythms fall into place easily and your group will sound fantastic on thi...