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145 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com concert music Go to cart Spirituals & Gospel Selections 4 Goin' Home on a CloudCristi Cary Miller. Opening expressively with a solo, this spiritual favorite moves forward into a brisk tempo that will showcase developing SSA choirs with style! Well-written vocal parts and a supportive accompaniment make this appealing for middle through high school treble choirs. Uplifting! 10760151 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 n Gonna Ride That Freedom Train! (with "Keep Your Lamps")Jerry Estes. The traditional spiritual Keep Your Lamps is so effectively partnered with a crisp, rhythmic original tune that it makes for a truly exceptional choice for young and developing voices. Using short musical phrases that weave together throughout, it's exciting to learn and a joy to perform. The supportive piano accompaniment gives the effect of a train rolling down the track. Highly recommended! 10567939 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10567940 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10592959 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99 l Gonna Ride That Heavenly TrainGordon A. Young/arr. Michael Ryan. This original spiritual with easy vocal parts and a naturally flowing pentatonic melody make this a great choice for any growing choir. Bright, animated, and fresh, this arrangement is sure to please both singers and the audience! 10736749 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 4 Good News! (Chariot's A-Comin')arr. Roger Emerson. This adventurous spiritual arrangement is a great confidence builder for developing choirs. With a stylistic nod to Dilworth, this gospel-tinged arrangement is powerful and dramatic, with interesting harmonies and a driving accompaniment. It makes an excellent concert and festival finale for mixed or treble choirs! 10760157 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10760158 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 A Gospel Song of PeaceSally K. Albrecht. This rousing original spiritual is infused with traditional gospel harmonies, rhythms and articulations, while the timely text expresses an urgent plea for peace. The classic Dona Nobis Pacem canon is quoted in three parts at the height of this powerful, inspirational concert feature. 10557026 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10557027 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10557028 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10557029 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 10604614 DVD-Step One! Choral Movement. . . . . . . . . . 39.99 lt Gospel Trainarr. Mary Carpenter Davis. A challenging new arrangement of the old gospel favorite Get on Board. Here is a rare opportunity for treble choirs to imitate the "woo-oo" of a train as the melodic ideas pass through the various voice parts. Along with interesting contrasting sections and dynamic contrasts, it all adds up to a fun sing for those that are up to the challenge! 10735141 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 t Great God Almightyarr. Stacey V. Gibbs. Here is a fresh, captivating a cappella arrangement of a traditional spiritual that begins freely, then kicks in, quiets down, and builds to a fulfilling finish. This is excellent for church and school as well as festival use. 10366142 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 lt Greed (Sermonette)Bernice Johnson Reagon. Bernice Johnson Reagon's sermon in music is set in a contemporary a cappella style. Recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this original spiritual offers a humorous but astute assessment of our culture and institutions. 10760166 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 n Hand Me Down My Silver Trumpetarr. Joy Webb/ed. Ashworth. This delightful spiritual arrangement is an excellent way to introduce two- part harmony to less experienced singers because of the natural call-and-response of the refrain. The optional parts for trumpet and percussion (cued in the score) will add nice color and excitement to your performance. 3066008 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 t Harriet TubmanWalter Robinson/arr. Kathleen McGuire. This superb a cappella arrangement is an inspiring tribute to the heroism of Harriet Tubman. Vocal percussion effects, well-written harmonies, train sounds, and call-and-response singing work together to create a wonderful choral tapestry perfect for a district or festival choir women's feature. "Come on up, puh, huh, huh, I got a lifeline, come on up to this train o' mine..." 10045881 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10737613 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 H He Never Failed Me YetRobert Ray. With its driving beat and enormous appeal, this powerful gospel work has become the definitive selection in this style for an entire generation. Use one or two soloists and be prepared for spontaneous, hand-clapping joy as your group reaches the finale. Impressive! (The SSA edition is one step higher, in the key of C.) 1424092 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 8070839 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10002656 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 1901263 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 1939735 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 30.00 10002660 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 t Hear My PrayerMoses Hogan. Dedicated to the memory of Jester Hairston, this original spiritual by Moses Hogan is a reverent prayer of hope. For a cappella mixed voices, its quiet but dramatic rubato style is powerfully moving. 3289634 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 n Heaven!arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. This bright, upbeat pairing of the spirituals I Ain't Gonna Grieve My Lord No More and I Got Shoes features call and response and simple harmonies supported by a fun, rhythmic piano accompaniment. Especially effective as a concert or festival opener or closer, it is a superb programming choice for young and developing choirs. 10601732 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10601733 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10648378 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 t Hold Me, Rock MeBrian Tate. This original makes clever use of texts from a variety of popular spirituals. Anyone who has ever yearned for belonging will relate to its message, and will enjoy the feeling of being rocked by its satisfying music! 8067260 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10512724 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10031160 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 t Hold on to the RockPepper Choplin. This original gospel-swing anthem reveals Pepper Choplin at his creative best! Its irresistible style and rhythmic vitality contribute to an enthusiastic expression of the joy and comfort as we "hold on to the rock" of our salvation through life's trials. 10453794 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 n Hold On!arr. Earlene Rentz. Every part gets to sing the melody in this gently swinging setting of the traditional spiritual. Perfect for middle-school choirs in every respect, it's a spiritual that everyone in your audience will recognize and enjoy! "If you want to get to heaven, let me tell you how. Keep your hand on the gospel plow. Hold on, hold on!" 10192356 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 H How Can I Keep from Singing? (A Gospel Setting)Greg Gilpin. Greg has taken the traditional Quaker text and positively supercharged it with his own gospel-styled music in this marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an accompaniment that's fine as is, or can be embellished at will by your pianist, and hand claps from the very first measure that'll quickly spread through your audience or congregation. Highly recommended! 10352316 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3298161 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10352293 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10192345 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Ht Hush! Somebody's Calling My NameBrazeal Dennard. This is the most appealing arrangement of a spiritual that has been done in a long, long time! The beginning employs a unique treatment of the word "Hush" that emphasizes the last two letters of the word in a remarkably effective way. Including dramatic unison passages and a short solo section with characteristic background figures, this is exceptionally easy to put together. It's guaranteed to become a favorite of your choir and a highlight of any performance! 1617984 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 1782622 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 1782630 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 n I Am Bound for the Promised Landarr. Craig Courtney. Your choir will love singing this energetic shaker hymn! Craig Courtney delightfully arranges the hymntune PROMISED LAND for four-hand piano and SATB voices. With a joyful text and accessible choral writing, this piece is appropriate for church or school performances. A snare drum adds a nice touch to top off a remarkable piece! Highly recommended! 10667322 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4 I Can See the River JordanJay Althouse. This original selection combines folk and gospel elements in a laid-back style in the pattern of a traditional spiritual. A symbolic text leads to crossing the metaphoric River Jordan as the music recalls songs from early America. The piece opens with brief solos, builds to a hand clapping bridge, and concludes only after full choral harmonies fade and voices unite on a single pitch. 10738905 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10738906 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10738907 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 t I Can Tell the Worldarr. Moses Hogan. Once again, Moses Hogan has proven his prowess as a premier arranger of spirituals for a cappella voices. This joyful, dynamic setting is a real showcase for better choirs! 3151750 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4t I Couldn't Hear Nobody Prayarr. Victor C. Johnson. A slow opening section blossoms into a rhythmic, energetic setting of this traditional spiritual for soloist and choir. A cappella throughout, with a call-and-response texture between the soloist and the choir, this dynamic concert work presents an opportunity to teach the historical context and style of the piece in an exciting arrangement that is sure to energize the singers and audience alike. Highly recommended! 10757169 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10757170 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 I Hear America SingingAndre Thomas. This dynamite selection, which quotes the spiritual Walk Together, Children, offers driving rhythmic excitement straight through to its exuberant conclusion! A superb choice for concert, festival, or patriotic programs for singers of all ages. Impressive, especially with the optional parts for wind ensemble or orchestra! 1873785 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 3303186 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 3294820 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10513109 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 3303187 Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 3302370 Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95 I Sing Because I'm Happyarr. Kenneth Padden/adapt. Rollo Dilworth. Adapted from the gospel-style interpretation of the hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow, originally performed and recorded by the Georgia Mass Choir, this setting has been lowered a step and a bass part has been added. It will be an inspirational choice for gospel and concert choirs, and audience participation on the hand claps is encouraged! Now available for treble voices. 10451977 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10573396 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 n I Want Jesus to Walk with Mearr. David von Kampen. In this exquisite choral setting with piano, we find inspiration from both the American spiritual and gospel styles of an earlier century. A rich vocal solo opens the piece, and later floats over luscious chorals harmonized a touch of jazz to convey the message. This is a finely crafted setting that will be appreciated in the concert hall as well as the church sanctuary. Don't miss the new SA revoicing! 10522086 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Credo—Andre J. Thomas. Andre Thomas balances full choral sounds with smaller soli sections in this invigorating, gospel-style setting of the standard Latin text. Exhilarating and uplifting, this stunning program closer was premiered at Carnegie Hall in March of 2016. 10590396 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10590397 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 Gloria—Andre Thomas. Commissioned as the finale for the 2015 ACDA High School Honor Choir concert, this gospel-style selection features energetic vocals supported by a driving piano accompaniment. Singers and audiences alike are sure to appreciate this spirited piece that is equally effective for school or mass- choir settings. 10487369 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4 Sanctus—Andre J. Thomas. This dazzling gospel work is the third movement of Andre J. Thomas' Gospel Mass. Alternate large choral and soli sections throughout add color and variety. This concert selection will allow students to have an authentic experience in this truly American genre. A wonderful choice for massed choir performances. Optional drum set and electric bass are available. 10736806 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 ANDRE THOMAS' GOSPEL MASS The 2017 recipient of the prestigious ACDA Robert Shaw Choral Award for extraordinary contributions to the art of choral music brings us 3 movements from his dynamic Gospel Mass. He will add a new movement each year, until the Mass is complete. New for 2017 is the setting for Sanctus.

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