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A moving arrangement of the African-American National Anthem, co-arranged by
Jarrett Johnson and Alvin Chea (of
Take 6)
2021 GRAMMY® Award Nominee for Best Arrangement: Instrumental or A Cappella
Winner of the 2020 NAACP "Lift Every Voice and Sing" contest
>Featured during the 57th anniversary of the "March on Washington" virtual celebration
"My beloved brother Jarrett Johnson has been doin’ his thang since I can remember, and he ain’t about to stop now!! Big-time props to you on this release that touches the heart and soul of our current culture." - Quincy Jones
Below, view Jarrett Johnson's original video (featuring Alvin Chea). The original recording was sung in the key of G-flat
>Notes on this published version, edited by J.B. Craipeau and Kerry Marsh:
Written in A-flat to better suit mixed-voice ensembles
Lowest note of the vocal bass part is E-flat, for greater accessibility
Brief moments of divisi in the alto and tenor parts
Demo recording, SkyTracks Mixer, Part Tracks, Minus-One Tracks and Stems all feature vocals by Alvin Chea, Jarrett Johnson and Julia Dollison.
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Video: Jarrett Johnson/Alvin Chea Version
Video: Jarrett Johnson with APU Chamber Singers
Video: School Group
Long Beach City College "Lyrical Workers" 2021
