"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."