Rosephayne Powell-8

 


Born in 1962,  Dr. Rosephayne Powell has become one of America's most prolific composers of choral music (music sung by choirs).  She is commissioned (paid) regularly to write new music for vocal ensembles (choirs) worldwide! Dr. Powell currently teaches music at Auburn University. 


Here are some examples of her music:

I encourage you to listen to all of them!

The Word Was With God

Still, I Rise

Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child

When We Sing

The Cry Of Jeremiah (Narrated by Dr. Powell)

I Dream A World




Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2024 at 2:22 PM

    Olivia I love it

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2024 at 3:45 PM

    It cool joshua

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  3. Hannah CFebruary 15, 2024 at 4:21 AM

    Hi Mr M, I really liked Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

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  4. ShhauriachandraFebruary 15, 2024 at 4:22 PM

    I realy like her music.

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    1. AnonymousNovember 11, 2024 at 4:50 PM

      Cool and weird at the same time oh my so cool!Sage roegiers

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  5. Anna HelenFebruary 15, 2024 at 4:51 PM

    I really like when we sing.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2024 at 3:49 PM

    From Ivy Grier
    Dear Dr. Powell,
    I liked The Word Was GOD! I listened to it a bunch of times.

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  7. Hunter McWilliamsFebruary 18, 2024 at 6:40 AM

    I love her music

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  8. Brendan GaoFebruary 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM

    When We Sing is the best song.

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  9. Avika ponnambalamFebruary 21, 2024 at 6:51 AM

    Very peaceful! You voice is an instrument you can take with you anywhere anytime

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  10. Myles WeissFebruary 22, 2024 at 4:22 AM

    I really liked When We Sing! It was a great song for the morning.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 1, 2024 at 4:40 AM

      I like the song the word was with god from khaliya

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  11. AnonymousMarch 1, 2024 at 4:35 AM

    From khaliya

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  12. AnonymousNovember 7, 2024 at 1:35 PM

    I really liked "When we sing", because it had funny noises (morocco)-Lyra room 205

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  13. Avery BNovember 7, 2024 at 4:21 PM

    There was a lot of talking, but it was awesome! It’s impressive how much they did with their voice!! Composer of the week is awesome!

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  14. FrancieE.FellinghamNovember 7, 2024 at 4:57 PM

    Her music is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 8, 2024 at 3:01 PM

    The Word Was God was very serious but powerful. Still, I Rise was very hopeful and upbeat. When We Sing was very fun. I Dream A World was serious and unexpected. The Cry of Jeremiah was very intense. I liked Dr. Powell’s music. It was all very different. Teddy Jarrell/Lucus 2nd

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  16. Nathan Woods-HarrisNovember 11, 2024 at 2:59 PM

    I love the music, it’s so cool. I also like the composer because her music was good.

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  17. KadenNovember 11, 2024 at 3:18 PM

    I think she is very good and all the music she writes sounds good.

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  18. Harper MillerNovember 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM

    Her music is good. I like the beat.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM

    I love the song The Word Was With God.
    Zoe Roegiers

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  20. AnonymousNovember 12, 2024 at 3:46 AM

    I love still I rise Sydney room 205

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  21. Aiden williams 203November 12, 2024 at 4:26 PM

    I like the word was with god.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 13, 2024 at 1:24 PM

    The children’s chorus sounds like radio. - Samaira patel

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  23. AnonymousNovember 13, 2024 at 4:58 PM

    I really like the ooooooOOOOooooOOOOOOOOOoOOooooos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 15, 2024 at 3:43 PM

    I really liked the one where she was dancing. James Mrs Todd.

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  25. AnonymousNovember 16, 2024 at 2:12 PM

    I kind of liked the music.James,Mrs Todd.

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  26. AnonymousNovember 16, 2024 at 2:19 PM

    I kind of liked the music.James,Mrs Todd.

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  27. AnonymousNovember 18, 2024 at 3:12 AM

    I really like oooooo with the Singing It sounds really beautiful. Holly

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  28. AnonymousNovember 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM

    My dad didn’t like all of the songs but hi liked When we sing though.From:Asher room 205

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  29. AnonymousNovember 18, 2024 at 4:01 PM

    I feel like one of them where in a movie I want you to answer that while you read it in music.From:Asher room 205

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  30. AnonymousNovember 20, 2024 at 3:57 AM

    Shes good!Claire Weissglass!

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  31. Charlie PearsonFebruary 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM

    I love the music especially The Word Was God

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