Touched by Light

Touched by Light

Six Arrangements of African-American Spirituals in Contemporary Styles

ISBN: 979-8-3507-6629-5
By: Labenske, Victor

ABOUT THE BOOK

Six beloved African-American spirituals are reimagined in these expressive contemporary arrangements by Victor Labenske. Drawing on gospel, jazz, lyrical, and traditional pianistic styles, each setting preserves the character of its familiar melody while exploring fresh harmonies, textures, and rhythmic possibilities. Together, the pieces offer the intermediate pianist a collection filled with reflection, joy, hope, and conviction. Titles: We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace • He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands • Climbing Up the Mountain, Children • I Want to Be Ready • Shine Medley • My Lord, What a Morning

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Victor Labenske

Victor Labenske is professor of music at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California, where he teaches courses in piano and composition. A summa cum laude graduate of PLNU, he earned his master's degree in piano performance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Conservatory of Music where he studied with Joanne Baker. He also earned the Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance at the University of Southern California where he studied with Stewart Gordon.

Labenske, Victor