The SATB setting of Non Nobis Domine has become one of Rosephanye Powell's most celebrated works. The driving energy and ostinato rhythms are classic elements from Rosephanye's pen. Her husband Willia...
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...
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...
This work is pure magic! Short rhythmic phrases, repeating and building on top of one another, contrasting sections, a dynamic and rewarding conclusion. The traditional Latin text makes it appropriate...
Based on a Nigerian folk song, this exciting a cappella work features layered repetitive patterns over African percussion. Ideal for many types of programs, this flexible work can also be used as a pr...
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....
The traditional sound of the male glee club is at the forefront with this brilliant setting of a text by Robert Louis Stevenson composed for the 125th anniversary of the University of Pittsburgh Men's...
Although Rosephanye often selects sacred texts for her music, it is the uniqueness of her writing style that enables it to serve both in worship and concert. Ascribe to the Lord has been one of her mo...
Now available for men's voices! 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...
This is the 1st piece in the suite 'Three Spanish Songs for Men's Choir' As is always the case, IPA pronunciation guide is provided with the music and a fine recording is available to aid in style.
Here is the second song in the suite Three Spanish Songs for Men's Choir. This music is powerful and energetic with a stylistic piano part.
We shall sing! We shall jump! We shall shine! We shall fly!' These opening lyrics from the suite 'Three Spanish Songs for Men's Choir' is nothing but joy.
First written for SSAA voices and commissioned for the ACDA National Convention in New York, Rosephanye Powell brought her classic style to this beloved spiritual. Husband William has revoiced it for...
The Word Was God by Rosephanye Powell, arranged by William Powell for TTBB choir.
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...
Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for their 2012 convention, here is the first major work from the pen of Rosephanye Powell. With text from the Book of Jeremiah, the four movements follo...
This thoughtful arrangement of the well-known spiritual 'Somebody's knockin' at yo' do' was originally published as part of the collection Spirituals for Upper Voices. The two vocal lines are eminentl...
The first section of this original carol by Rosephanye Powell is composed in the style of an African-American spiritual, following a call-and-response pattern, while the second section is in a jubilan...
Now available in additional voicings, 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, l...
Rosephanye Powell has taken a passionate poem of love by Georgia Douglas Johnson and given us notes that truly sing. A fitting wedding song, it celebrates the moment when love is at its fullest and wo...
Rosephanye Powell released a gripping arrangement for mixed voices in 2004 that has enjoyed steady use. This SSAA arrangement remains true to the unique qualities of the previous voicing - heart-wrenc...
When I Sing is a new ChroalQuest work by Rosephanye Powell that expresses the joys of choral singing! The text, written in collaboration with the girls chorus of Auburn Junior High School in Alabama,...
This is a new song, both words and music, but it carries the sound of a favorite spiritual. Rosephanye's roots often influence her unique output, and this one is sure to be a popular Christmas selecti...