5.0 out of 5 stars
An inspirational pleasure for listening or for learning, July 29, 2005
This review is from: How Excellent Is Thy Name (Audio CD)
In 2000, GIA Publications published the comprehensive "African American Heritage Hymnal." They followed by publishing a series of choral music works by America's leading African American composers and arrangers, now boasting over 100 titles.
As a logical extension, they're releasing CDs featuring music in the series, which thus far include STOP BY, LORD (2002), GUIDE MY FEET (2003) and the newest, HOW EXCELLENT IS THY NAME (2005).
The singers on this recording are graduates or current students of Morgan State University, conducted by Dr. James Abbington (who also serves as Executive Editor of the series.) The selections include arrangements of spirituals ("Hold On" arr. by Uzee Brown Jr.) and early gospel songs (Lucie Campbell's "Something Within" arranged by Nathan Carter) as well as contemporary works written specifically for choruses.
My favorite piece - which would be perfect for commencement ceremonies - is "May the Work I've Done Speak for Me" by Sullivan Pugh, arranged by Colin Lett. This work certainly speaks for GIA's commitment to African American churches.
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