The WITNESS Collection
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus with orchestra and numerous guest artists
Philip Brunelle, Artistic Director

A complete set of all four VocalEssence WITNESS CDs in a deluxe box set edition at a special price;

"In this ground-breaking series of recordings, Philip Brunelle and the artistic forces of VocalEssence have championed the nearly forgotten artistry of the classical African-American composer. They have given the world of music an inestimable gift!” –– Dr. Anton Amstrong, Professor of Music and Conductor of the St. Olaf Choir, St. Olaf College

Disc 2: Skyward My People Rose

1. Wailing Woman - [9:12]
2. Swanee River (Old Folks at Home) - [2:56]

And They Lynched Him on a Tree
3. We’ve swung him higher - [3:37]
4. Look dere - [2:05]
5. Oh, sorrow - [4:33]
6. He was her baby - [3:32]
7. They took away his freedom - [2:08]
8. They left him hanging - [2:09]

Miss Sally’s Party
9. Introduction - [2:07]
10. The Square Dance - [2:28]
11. Tia’s Dance - [2:40]
12. Toby and Tip’s Dance - [1:56]
13. The Country Dance - [2:33]
14. Miss Sally’s Dance - [1:18]
15. Jim Slick’s Dance - [2:44]
16. The Cake Walk Contes - [3:16]
17. Reverie - [3:56]
18. Elegy - [5:25]

Total Timing: 58:50