Robert Powell (composer)
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Robert J Powell | |
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Born | 1932 |
Occupation(s) | Organist and Composer |
Spouse | Nancy Powell |
Robert Powell (born 1932 in Benoit, Mississippi) is an American composer, organist, and choir director.
Powell earned a
organ music, music for handbell choir, and large-scale oratorios. Powell's conservative, neo-Romantic style stems from his practical approach to composition. According to Powell himself, he writes for "choirs of twenty-five because that's what most choirs are. When you come right down to it, most choirs are not of cathedral ability or size. My pieces are all practical things and useful for specific occasions."[1] His publications appear in The Hymnal 1982 as well as in the catalogs of most of the significant American publishers of church music. According to publisher GIA, Powell is "a composer whose output bridges denominational boundaries and who is able to serve the larger Church. He has made ecumenical sharing a reality–-and always with a genteel touch."[2] Powell is an active member of the Association of Anglican Musicians and is a Fellow of the American Guild of Organists
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References
- ^ "An Interview with Robert Powell". The Diapason. 2002-11-01.
- ^ "GIA composer biographies".
External links
- GIA Publications' biography page for Robert Powell
- Selah Publishing's page for Robert Powell
- Augsburg Fortress Publishing's page for Robert Powell
- Paraclete Press's page for Robert Powell
- Ascención Recordings Artist Representation