Ron Kean

This multicultural piece uses various Nigerian percussion instruments to great effect.

Here is a masterpiece; a missa brevis merging American hymns and spirituals with traditional liturgy. The unique nature of this work will enable this to be performed in both church and school programs...

As with all of the mass movements Ron Kean has composed, he creates a voicing for both SATB and treble choir. Combining an original melody with an American tune is the other trademark. Swing Low Sweet...

Ron Kean's Kyrie and Agnus Dei have led the way for this Sanctus setting. Dr. Kean has cleverly intertwined a new Sanctus melody (that is beautifully lamenting) with the African American Spiritual Swi...

Here is a masterpiece; a missa brevis merging American hymns and spirituals with traditional liturgy. The unique nature of this work will enable this to be performed in both church and school programs...

Here is a masterpiece; a missa brevis merging American hymns and spirituals with traditional liturgy. The unique nature of this work will enable this to be performed in both church and school programs...

Here is a masterpiece; a missa brevis merging American hymns and spirituals with traditional liturgy. The unique nature of this work will enable this to be performed in both church and school programs...

This 5-movement work pays tribute to one of the great heroes of the emncipation era. Ron Kean brings authentic expression to the spirituals that served mulitiple functions for the African Americans in...