Expressions of Freedom: Anthology of African-American Spirituals, Complete Edition, a Collection for Voices and Orff Instruments
The history of the African American people was one of physical hardship and emotional anguish, yet the music arising from this struggle – the spiritual – was one of deeply-felt emotion. This collection of spirituals, arranged by Rene Boyer-Alexander for voices and Orff instruments, is much more than a mere song collection. It is a chronicle of expression that will enrich and uplift both children and adults in classrooms, choirs, community gatherings and churches. In three volumes or one complete edition, it includes arrangements of over 55 songs, historical background, suggested program uses and cultural connections. Available: Volume I, Volume II, Volume III, Complete Edition. For all ages.
Product Features
- Song List:
- Ain’t Gonna Grieve (Traditional)
- All God’s Children Got Shoes
- All Night, All Day
- Angel Band
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This is a really great Orff and American culture resource. Rene Boyer-Alexander does a great job of explaining the background of spirituals in her introduction to the book. I actually used it as a reading for my 8th grade class which opened up a discussion with the students how how to respectfully perform and uphold the integrity of the spirituals we perform in class. This really set the tone for the students in how they approached the material. We have only performed one of the pieces in the…