Choral literature played a major role in Adolphus Hailstork’s early inspirations, as he grew up singing in choirs. While in college, he created this beautifully plaintive madrigal, setting the words
Written in a gospel style, this lyrical second movement extracted from the larger work Credo utilizes a text by W.E.B Du Bois: "Especially do I believe in the Negro Race; in the beauty of its
This setting of Psalm 117 combines an elegant blend of traditional choral writing with a spiritual-like melody in the basses and a tinge of gospel fervor. The excitement of irregular meter and independent