Ogo Ni Fun Oluwa! (Glory To God In The Highest!): SSA Choral Octavo
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Ogo Ni Fun Oluwa! (Glory To God In The Highest!): SSA Choral Octavo

By Rosephanye Powell / Arranged by William Powell

Item: 35-DS00230711
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 18
SKU: 35-DS00230711

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About the Composer: Rosephanye Powell

Rosephanye Powell is a composer and arranger whose work draws deeply from African American spirituals, global musical traditions, and sacred music. Her compositions have become essential repertoire in choral programs seeking authentic voices that celebrate cultural diversity and spiritual expression.

Why we love this

Powell's setting captures jubilant celebration without sacrificing musical sophistication. The SSA voicing makes this accessible to many choir configurations, while the arrangement honors the text's joyful proclamation with writing that feels both contemporary and rooted in genuine musical tradition.

What to expect

Glory and gratitude radiate throughout this piece. The musical language pulses with energy while maintaining thoughtful harmonic content, creating an atmosphere of communal celebration that feels both contemporary and timeless.

Who it's for

This octavo works for SSA choirs at intermediate to advanced levels, as well as SSAA ensembles choosing to perform it with the lower voicing. It suits programs intentionally incorporating African and African diaspora music, or choirs seeking repertoire that expresses joy and spiritual affirmation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsal by having the ensemble lock the accompaniment pattern before layering in vocal lines. The pulse drives the piece's energy.
  • Balance the overlapping phrases among the three parts so that no single line dominates. Each voice contributes equally to the harmonic color Powell creates.
  • Shape phrases toward natural text inflections rather than purely musical cadences. The language itself carries interpretive cues about where energy should peak and release.
  • Encourage articulation clarity without sacrificing the piece's inherent warmth. Precise diction makes the celebratory text land powerfully.

How to use it

Consider this for concert closers, spring or festival programming, or celebrations centered on multicultural themes. It pairs naturally with other African and African American choral works, or stands powerfully as a standalone statement of affirmation.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in three independent parts with clear harmonic awareness
  • Navigating syncopated rhythms common to African musical traditions
  • Executing text that demands both rhythmic precision and lyrical expression
  • Building ensemble blend when voices share similar ranges

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