Judah's Maccabees .- A Hanukkah Gospel Story (2000)

... Awards: 2001 USA Songwriting Competition ...

Hart, Karen (born in 1956) [ USA ]

Text by Hart, Karen (born in 1956) [USA]
Edition
Published by Hart of Hearing [USA]
Ref. : Judah  (10 p.)
Type of material: Full score
 
Description
Text in: English
Epoque: 20th century  (1990-2000)
Genre-Style-Form: Sacred ; Spiritual ; Gospel
Mood of the piece: simple anacrusis ; humorous ; spiritual
Type of Choir: SSAATTBB  (8 mixed voices )
Soloist(s): Mezzosoprano (1)
Instrumentation: Piano + Percussion (optional)  (1 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Piano (1) ; Percussion (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): C
Tonality: B minor
Duration: 4.0 min.
Liturgical Use: Hanukkah
Origin: USA
Comment(s): Finalist in the 2001 USA Songwriting Competition, Judah's Maccabees. It's a little bit gospel, a little bit rap, a dash of humor, and a whole lot of soul! Most recently, in December 2003, it was featured along with Stevie Wonder in a special holiday cele