André Thomas
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Dr. André Jerome Thomas (b. 1952) is a renowned composer, arranger and choral conductor. He attended Friends University, Northwestern University (M.M.), and the University of Illinois (D.M.A.). Today, he holds the positions of Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Choral Music Education at the Florida State University College of Music.
Along with Moses Hogan, Thomas is known for popular compositions and arrangements in the tradition of the African American spiritual.
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- African Noel
- Goin' Up to Glory
- Hold Fast to Dreams (text by Langston Hughes)
- I Hear America Singing
- Keep Your Lamps!
- Ride the Chariot
- Rockin' Jerusalem
- Walk the Streets of Gold
Beautiful City I Dream A World Fences If You're Happy/Amen Go Where I Send Thee Band of Angels Goin Up to Glory Walk in the Light Let everything I'm Gonna Sing Good News I'm a Rolling Rockin Jerusalem When the Trumpet Sounds Heaven The Kingdom Here's a Pretty Little Baby Rise Up shepherds and Follow Deep River Death is Gonna Lay His Cold Icy Hands on Me Great Day Drinking Gourd
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