The Hall Johnson concert spirituals : an annotated guide to interpretation and performance / by Eugene Thamon Simpson, Ed.D., founding curator, the Hall Johnson Collection.
Introduction -- Ain't got time to die -- City called heaven -- Crucifixion -- Ev'ry time I feel de spirit -- Fix me, Jesus -- Give me Jesus -- His name so sweet -- Honor! Honor! -- I been in de storm so long -- I got to lie down -- I'm gon'ter tell God all o' my troubles -- Le's have a union -- My god is so high -- My good lord done been here -- Oh, glory! -- Po' mo'ner got a home at las' -- Ride on, King Jesus! -- Roll Jerd'n, roll -- Steal away -- Take my mother home -- Wade in de water -- Witness.
Summary:
"This short book provides the background and musical analysis of each of the Hall Johnson Concert Spirituals and will enable singers of all races to understand and perform them authentically and convincingly."--Cover.
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