Par JOHNSON JAMES WELDON / JOHNSON JOHN ROSAMOND (Arr.. James Weldon Johnson's 1900 poem was set to music by his brother in 1905, and has since become known as the Black National Anthem. With a theme of thanksgiving and affirmation, this is a stirring anthem for our times. / Date parution : 2022-09-27/ Répertoire / Concert Band

The poem and original hymn-like music of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T. Washington in 1900, it is sometimes called the 'African-American National Anthem.' This setting, by Bob Phillips, teaches 6/8 and uses chromatic alterations in first position. A vocal lead sheet is i…

Often Referred to as the African-American National Anthem . Composed by J. Rosamond Johnson, words by James Weldon Johnson. Arranged by Bob Phillips. This edition: with Chorus. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Multicultural. …

Soprano Soloist, Mixed Chorus and Piano. Composed by J. Rosamond Johnson. Arranged by Zanaida Robles. E.B. Marks. Octavo. Published by Edward B. Marks Music (HL.139863).