William L. Dawson
June 5, 2020
By Jonathan Aigner
By Jonathan Aigner
I’ve observed a number of discussions taking place on social media this week regarding favorite choral pieces by African-American composers. I thought that would be a great idea for a post, where I could share more than just one or two titles. These are all pieces I have sung or conducted that have made an impression on me.
Psalm 1
Nathan Carter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=28&v=KTRyIPYsQKI&feature=emb_logo
I first learned about Nathan Carter and his work when I stumbled onto a few YouTube videos. Dr. Carter was choral director at Morgan State University, a predominantly African-American institution in Baltimore, for more than three decades, until his death in 1968.
Abide With Me
O Praise the Lord
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=zgP92jShnUo&feature=emb_logo
UNL Chamber Singers Marques L. A. Garrett, conductor O Praise the Lord (from "A New Song: 3 Psalms for Chorus) - Ulysses Kay
A New Jersey native, nephew of jazz musician King Oliver, and one-time Paul Hindemith student, Ulysses Kay composed in a neoclassical style. Known mainly for his orchestral and choral compositions, Kay also wrote five operas. He spent the bulk of his career on faculty at Lehman College at the City University of New York.
Psalm 1
Nathan Carter
I first learned about Nathan Carter and his work when I stumbled onto a few YouTube videos. Dr. Carter was choral director at Morgan State University, a predominantly African-American institution in Baltimore, for more than three decades, until his death in 1968.
Abide With Me
arr. Moses Hogan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=228&v=bI5O8z67v6s&feature=emb_logo
Moses Hogan likely needs no introduction, so I will leave you to enjoy one of his most piercingly beautiful works.
O Praise the Lord
Ulysses Kay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=zgP92jShnUo&feature=emb_logo
UNL Chamber Singers Marques L. A. Garrett, conductor O Praise the Lord (from "A New Song: 3 Psalms for Chorus) - Ulysses Kay
A New Jersey native, nephew of jazz musician King Oliver, and one-time Paul Hindemith student, Ulysses Kay composed in a neoclassical style. Known mainly for his orchestral and choral compositions, Kay also wrote five operas. He spent the bulk of his career on faculty at Lehman College at the City University of New York.
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