Lift Every Voice and Sing

Often Referred to as the “African-American National Anthem”
The poem and original hymn-like music of Lift Every Voice and Sing, by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T. Washington in 1900, it is sometimes called the “African-American National Anthem.” This setting, by Bob Phillips, teaches 6/8 and uses chromatic alterations in first position. A vocal lead sheet is included in the reproducible educational packets. The cross-curricular programming possibilities are vast. (2:40)

Additional Information

SKU#: 00-44827S
UPC: 038081518176
Series: Sound Innovations for String Orchestra
Secondary Category: String Orchestra
Format: Conductor Score
Page Count: 8
Contributors: Music by J. Rosamond Johnson, words by James Weldon Johnson / arr. Bob Phillips
Level: 2.5 – (2.5)
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