In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Eugene Rogers

Living in: Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Recognized as a leading conductor, pedagogue, and lecturer, Eugene Rogers has appeared throughout the United States as well as in Africa, Canada, China, Singapore, England, Portugal, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain, and Italy. Recently, Rogers received the Sphinx Medal of Excellence for his commitment to issues of social justice and leadership and conducted the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club in Salt Lake City, Utah at the National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). In addition to his duties as a conductor, teacher, and singer, Rogers is the first national chair of Diversity Issues for the American Choral Directors Association National Conference, co-artistic director of Portugal's Lisbon Summer Choral Festival and, in 2010 and 2011, was the artistic director of the Disneyland Hong Kong Winter Choral Festival. He has served as a panelist for the National Endowment of the Arts and currently serves on the boards of Chorus America, the National Collegiate Choral Organization, and is the ChoralQuest series editor for the American Composers Forum.

Groups directed
Washington Chorus
Exigence

Media Articles
Washington Post, How Washington Chorus Artistic Director Eugene Rogers would spend a perfect day in D.C.

Sheet Music Series
Eugene Rogers Choral Series

Individual Folios

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Eugene Rogers : Convidando Esta La Noche

Beginning with a soft and rubato guitar introduction followed by rich harmonies by the men, this song breaks into a boisterous and rhythmic song in 6/8. Solos are followed by the ensemble and energy is created to the end.

Composer: Juan Garcia de Zespedes | Country: Latin America

Eugene Rogers : Glory

Winner of a 2015 Oscar Award, this inspirational song speaks of hope and looks to the future for healing in the midst of great division. Eugene's gospel-like setting offers comfort to the community and motivates individuals to keep working for a better tomorrow. Through the voice of a powerful soloist, male chorus and spoken word artists, the message of unity and hope is left ringing in our ears.

Composer: Lonnie Lynn Performed By: John Legend | Musical: Selma

Eugene Rogers : Hanacpachap Cussicuinin

Considered by choral scholars to be the first notated vocal polyphony in the Americas, this hymn tune from Peru but written in a European classical style is a wonderful addition to the men's choir repertoire. An IPA pronunciation guide is included with the octavo as well as percussion parts for three hand percussion players. This arrangement also works well when performed a cappella.

Composer: Bocanegra Juan Perez

Eugene Rogers : Haste Thee, Nymph

Originally scored for tenor solo and SATB chorus, this wonderful example of Baroque music is now available for male chorus. This is a wonderful example of Handel's mastery of text painting and his dramatic melismatic skill.

Composer: George Frideric Handel