"I Want to be Ready" - arr. Ted Hunter

 

"The UNCG Chorale has sung 'I Want to be Ready' a number of times on tour with great success. Singers and audiences alike respond favorably to this dynamic setting, with its imaginative rhythmic counterpoint and its highly effective use of voices."

Dr. Richard Cox, Conductor

The University of North Carolina Greensboro Chorale

Greensboro, North Carolina




"Ted Hunter's arrangement of 'I Want to be Ready' brought audiences to life every time we sang it and after repeated performances, the choir never lost their enthusiasm for the piece. This is a wonderful spiritual to begin with and Mr. Hunter has given it refreshing, almost boundless energy without the taint of pretentiousness or artificiality. For an a cappella ensemble that really gets into rhythmic precision and style, this piece is extremely rewarding."

Bayne Dobbins, Director, A Cappella Choir
Jacksonville State University
Past President Alabama ACDA



"My Concert Choir performed 'I Want to be Ready' at the 1992 State NCMEA Contest in NC and received three Superior ratings from the panel of judges. It was a big favorite with the kids and the judges were very complimentary of the song selection. This piece is very teachable, but was considered Grade 6 due to the ostinato passage and the extremes of range in some of the vocal parts."

Mrs. Jody Henley, M.M.

Northwest Guilford High School