Perhaps the most recent performance of "Movin' On" was mid-December by the Montera Middle School Vocal Ensemble at the school's Winter Concert. Music Director Thom Kwiatkowski accompanied the choir on piano and two students played flutes. It was one of the high points of the night. First time I'd heard the song and found this thread in looking for bio material on Hannisian. The song has such the feel of those stately African-American hymns of a certain time, like "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (sheet music was dated 1969) that I wanted to know more. Can anyone shed any light on this composer?
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