Quotes of the beloved spiritual “Hold On” are combined with excerpts from “Freedom's Plow” by Langston Hughes in this powerful and dramatic work commissioned by the St. Louis Symphony. Themes of thestruggle for liberty and justice throughout America and the world make this a magnificent concert closer for festival and community performances with keyboard bass and drums or …

from Trilogy of Dreams-A persistent underlying rhythm gives this setting of the Langston Hughes poem a powerful and mysterious drive. Available separately: SATB 2-Part. Instrumental parts available digitally (bass congas). Duration: ca. 2:50.

from Trilogy of Dreams-A poem by Langston Hughes forms the lyric framework for this 3-part setting. Begnning with a joyous gospel opening with three layered vocal parts the work unfolds into a powerful affirmation of the human spirit.Availableseparately: 3-Part Treble Instrumental ePak (parts for Alto Sax Trumpet 1 & 2 Electric Bass Drums Violin 1 & 2 Viola and Cello) and VoiceTrax CD. Perf…

Celebrate the new life that spring brings in this work that is based on a Langston Hughes text and features a baritone soloist call and response phrases between upper and lower voices and finally a layered gospel-style sectionwith sopranos floating on top with the text “in time of silver rain when spring and life are new.” A companion work to “When Storms Arise” (HL087115…

Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around arranged by Rollo Dilworth for SATB choir with words by Langston Hughes.