Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918264 Arranged by Dillon's Music Group. African. Score. 3 pages. Dillon's Music Group #6013057. Published by Dillon's Music Group (A0.918264). Swing Low, Sweet Chariot refers to the Biblical story of the Prophet Elijah's being taken to Heaven by a chariot. The lyrics also contain a veiled reference to the Underground Railroad. Spirituals were often sung as call and response: Swing low, sweet chariot (Coming for to carry me home), Swing low, sweet chariot (Coming for to carry me home.) I looked over Jordan and what did I see? (Coming for to carry me home), A band of angels coming after me (Coming for to carry me home.) (Included in Brenda Dillon's African American Collection)About the arranger: Brenda Dillon is best known for her contributions to the Recreational Music Making movement. She served on the RMM Committee that designed the RMM Track for MTNA's Pedagogy Saturday. She also presented group piano and RMM sessions throughout the U.S. In addition to serving as a teacher trainer, she has written extensive articles on both group piano and RMM teaching. She has publications with Hal Leonard and Alfred listed on her website (www.brendadillon.com).
