Composers

Betty Jackson King

1928 - 1994

About

Betty Jackson King (1928-1994) has a rich and varied background. She received the B.M. on piano and the M.M. in composition from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, with further study at Oakland University, Glassboro College, and others. Her piano teachers include her mother, Gertrude Jackson Taylor, Saul Dorfman, and Maurice Dumesnil; organ: Joseph Lockett and Abba Leifer; Composition: Karel B. Jarik; and voice: Thelma Waide Brown. She taught at the University of Chicago Laboratory School, Roosevelt University, Dillard University (New Orleans, LA), and Wildwood High School (Wildwood, NJ). King pursued careers in composing and teaching and served as a choral conductor-clinician and lecturer in churches and universities. Her honors include a scholarship from the Chicago Umbrian Glee Club, awards from the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc., "Outstanding Leaders in Elementary and Secondary Education", and "The International Black Writers Conference". King was past president of NANM, Inc. Her compositions are Saul of Tarus, My Servant Job, Biblical operas; Simon of Cyrene, Easter cantata; Requiem; The Kids in School With Me, ballet with orchestration; Life cycle for violin and piano; Vocalise for soprano, cello and piano; sacred, secular novelty, choral compositions; and spiritual arrangements.

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Works by Betty Jackson King

Title Collection Voice Type Range Poet
A Lullaby for You Voice G3 - E5 Betty Jackson King
A Lullaby for You Voice A3 - F#5 | G3 - E5 Betty Jackson King
Be Thou Faithful Unto Death from Requiem Alto Bb3 - D5 Revelation 2:10
Calvary Voice Bb3 - F5 Biblical
Climbing High Mountains Voice F4 - F5 | Optional Bb5 Biblical
Compensation A Set of Three Dunbar Poems Voice C#4 - B5 Paul Laurence Dunbar
Dawn A Set of Three Dunbar Poems Voice G4 - A5 Paul Laurence Dunbar
I Am Cruicified With Christ from Requiem Voice D4 - F5 Galatians 2:20
I Will Light A Candle from Requiem Baritone Bb3 - D4 Job
In the Springtime Voice Eb4 - E5 Shakespeare
It's Me, O Lord Voice B3 - F#5 Biblical
No Harm Voice Eb4 - Ab5 Biblical
Nobody Knows the Trouble I See Voice D4 - G5 Biblical
Rejoice in the Lord Always Voice C4 - F5 Phil. 4:4
Ride Up in the Chariot Voice D4 - A5 Biblical
Ride Up in the Chariot Voice A3 - E5 Biblical
Stan' Still Jordan Voice D4 - F5 Biblical
The Pledge Voice Eb4 - Bb5 Betty Jackson King
Theology A Set of Three Dunbar Poems Voice C4 - A5 Paul Laurence Dunbar
Vocalise Soprano D4 - D#6 none
Way By an' By Voice B3 - E5 Biblical
Composer Title Work Instrumentation Level Number of Movements Accompanied Size Duration Range
Betty Jackson King Aftermath Piano 1 No Solo
Betty Jackson King Autumn Dance Piano 1 No Solo
Betty Jackson King Mother Goose Parade Piano 1 No Solo
Betty Jackson King Spring Intermezzo Piano 1 No Solo
Betty Jackson King Summer Interlude Piano 1 No Solo
Betty Jackson King The Nuptial Suite Organ 2 No Solo
Betty Jackson King Winter Holiday Piano 1 No Solo