Although Rosephanye Powell often selects sacred texts for her music, it is the uniqueness of her writing style that enables it to serve both in worship and concert. Ascribe to the Lord, one of her
This masterfully crafted essay on the timeless Irish hymn balances melody, the singers, and the accompanist. Liquid vocals appear over understated piano lines, followed by judicious a cappella phrases
Here's a gospel-styled choral with a highly original voice. Parallel harmonic movement and earthy harmonies provide great impact as the choir sings, "Send us Your love, let it rain from above." Dramatic and
This is a moving setting of the prayer of St. Francis by the excellent composer M. Roger Holland II. This gospel version is meaningful and very well written. This moving setting also has a full
This beautiful setting of George Matheson's familiar hymn text functions perfectly in both sacred or secular settings. Here, O Love is given a fresh new melody with equally refreshing and gorgeous
Psalm 23 receives a fresh paraphrase with a reassuring message of an ever-present God. Both voicings are vocally accessible, with conservative ranges and tessitura, and they complement the new text
In a masterful blend of early musical style with modern melody and harmonies, this beautiful setting of the traditional text shines with elegant simplicity. A rubato piano opening leads to a unison
From the cantata What Wondrous Hope, the plaintive strains of this well-known early American hymn depict the cost of salvation and the fathomless love of the Creator. A middle section of "Kyrie