Judah's Maccabees .-
A Hanukkah Gospel Story
(2000)
... Awards: 2001 USA Songwriting Competition ...
Edition
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