In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

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Music of Alice Parker

Alice Parker, internationally renowned composer, conductor and teacher, studied composition and conducting at Juilliard School where she began her long association with Robert Shaw. The many Parker settings of American folksongs, hymns and spirituals form an enduring repertoire for choruses all around the world.

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Alice Parker : Balm in Gilead

This traditional spiritual is set with divisi choral parts and requires a mezzo-soprano soloist who can soar over the choir, carry the music and bring style and passion to the rendering. Beautiful legato and dynamically subtle singing by the choir is a must with the results being a most satisfying performance for singer and listener.

Arranger: Alice Parker

Alice Parker : Balm In Gilead

Arranger: Alice Parker

Alice Parker : Keep Your Hand on That Plow

This traditional spiritual comes out of the work song tradition. It is firm and strong and features a baritone soloist who instructs the singers to keep their hands on the plow. The call and response between soloist and choir is classic and offers a wonderful opportunity to teach this style so important in our history.

Arranger: Alice Parker