Langston Hughes' powerful poem addresses the issues of racism, division, poverty, and greed, and Dilworth's inclusion of the African American spiritual I've Been in the Storm So Long

Dvorak's famous Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" is set to a beautiful, spiritual original text in this deeply moving piece. Simple, yet rich with vocal harmonies, piano

Capturing the importance of the Eloise Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, this original work also includes the spirituals If I Got My Ticket and Go

This moving work was commissioned by the Choral Arts Society of Washington in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and premiered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It was described by

"What will I do with the portion given to me? I will sing." This fantastic work, written in a gospel style with an ecumenical text that challenges each of us to make the most of the lives we've been given,

This energetic original contemporary gospel piece has a wonderful groove and an uplifting message of self-empowerment. Staccato and accented vocals, expressive dynamics, and a repetition section moving up

From two very important composers of our time, the lyrics in this monumental work challenge ideas of racism and discrimination, while the music combines jazz and traditional choral techniques. No

This work for chorus and chamber orchestra was premiered to acclaim by the Oakwood University Aeolians at the 2019 ACDA national conference. This work combines original material with spirituals and text by

The text comes to spirited life as this gospel-style setting lauds the value of a song to improve the quality of our lives. Chord symbols are included for the addition of instruments or improvisation by the

An original work with a real spiritual feel, this piece is full of joy, with a text that celebrates the unconditional love of family and home.

The words are simple - "They will cry peace where there is no peace" - but the setting of the music is rhythmic and dynamic. The repetitions make sense as the words move on to "joy" and "love," and you

Pairing original lyrics with lyrics from the traditional spiritual Walk Together Children, this soul-stirring composition is a source of inspiration and a testament to the beauty and bravery that