Gospel & Spirituals Arranged by Roland Carter Wednesday, December 07, 2022
Distinguished composer, conductor, educator, and pianist, Roland Carter is the Ruth S. Holmberg Professor of American Music in the Department of Music at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). His accomplishments as a leading figure in the choral arts include concerts with major choruses and orchestras in prestigious venues nationwide; as well as lectures, workshops, and master classes. From presidential inaugurations to the smallest church, from scholarly presentations for national gatherings of musicians, educators, and preservationists to private coaching with individual singers, Mr. Carter lends his keen ear, bright mind, and talented hands to projects of every sort.
Now available from Walton Music are newly engraved editions of some of Mr. Carter’s most enduring arrangements:
Give Me Jesus arr. Roland Carter, SATB a cappella
A lovely and straightforward setting of the well-known spiritual.
Go, Tell It On the Mountain arr. Roland Carter, SATB divisi a cappella
Roland Carter’s gift for simple and dynamic arrangements shows in this setting. Unaccompanied, yet accessible to many levels.
In Bright Mansions Above arr. Roland Carter, SATB a cappella
Roland Carter’s gift for capturing the authenticity of the spiritual is shown here in this beautiful arrangement. For SATB voices with no divisi, this arrangement is suitable for church and concert.
Mary Had a Baby arr. Roland Carter, SATB with piano
A wonderful setting of the popular spiritual with the opportunity to feature a soloist. With a beautiful piano accompaniment that leans into the gospel style.
Ride On, Jesus arr. Roland Carter, SATB a cappella
A straightforward and impactful setting of the traditional spiritual.
Rise, Shine, For the Light Is A’Coming arr. Roland Carter, SATB a cappella
This uplifting spiritual is set with authenticity for SATB voices and a tenor or soprano solo.
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow arr. Roland Carter, SATB divisi a cappella
A straightforward and accessible setting of this spiritual.
Steal Away arr. Roland Carter, SATB divisi a cappella
Carter’s beautiful arrangement is simple and sophisticated. Achievable by many levels with great impact.
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