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Spirituals & Gospel Selections
4 I Want to Be Readyarr. Howard Helvey. This
beautiful, tender arrangement of the traditional
spiritual offers an opportunity to hear and consider
the text in a new way. Slow and reflective, this piece
provides rich textures and glorious harmonies for a
sweet moment in your service or concert.
10757397 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n I'll Fly Awayarr. Craig Courtney. This
wonderful arrangement of the old gospel favorite
by Albert E. Bramley will both please and delight
your congregation. A challenging, exciting, yet
accessible 4-Hand accompaniment will be a treat
for your more accomplished musicians and will
provide life and lift to the singers. It is scored for
SATB Choir and Piano 4 Hand, but is also available
for SSAA and TTBB.
10667323 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10667324 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10667325 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t I'm Going HomePepper Choplin. Introduce
your choir to a hearty folk hymn that has a
strength and vitality so typical of the songs from
the Sacred Harp. Featured in the Oscar-nominated
film "Cold Mountain," this sturdy chorus still has
a resolve to stir the soul, and Pepper Choplin's
accessible a cappella arrangement is destined to
be just as successful. Simple, but not simplistic, it
is a homespun, honest selection from America's
spiritual heritage.
8067547 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H I'm Going Up a-YonderWalter Hawkins/arr.
Martin Sirvatka. From the Doreen Rao series for
treble voices, this Walter Hawkins spiritual is a
consistent choice for festivals and adjudications.
Although SSAA, it sings so freely that children as
well as adults will enjoy its positive message and
rhythmic vitality.
1727809 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht I'm Gonna Sing 'til the Spirit Moves in My
HeartMoses Hogan. The multi-layered texture
of this powerful original spiritual is both challenging
and invigorating.
1962638 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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John Saw the Numberarr. Rollo Dilworth. Set
in a spirited gospel swing, this traditional African
American spiritual is paired with When the Saints
Go Marching In in an arrangement with a dynamic
modern feel. With both songs referencing the
chosen "number," souls ascending to heaven,
and the melodies fitting together as partners, this
setting is ideal for developing choral singers and
strengthening their part-singing independence.
10716111 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10716110 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H John the Revelator (Traditional Gospel Blues)
arr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory. If you have
the choir and accompanist to handle this, you must
give it a serious look because it is just phenomenal!
In its original form, the song stems from the Delta
Blues tradition, and was recorded by Blind Willie
Johnson and Son House during the 1920s and
1930s. "O tell me who is that writin'? John the
Revelator...O tell me what is he writin'? 'bout the
Revelation...writin' in the book of seven seals..."
With vocal glissandi, claps, stomps and stunning
dynamics, this is intense, and well worth the work
you put into it!
8061189 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Jordan's AngelsRollo Dilworth. Incorporating the
spiritual All Night, All Day, this original gospel work by
Rollo Dilworth makes a wonderful selection for young
singers. The 6/8 groove and repetitive rhythms are
easily learned and the stylized piano accompaniment
gives it an authentic flair. Appealing!
10010489 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3297119 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3297120 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Joshuaarr. Rollo A. Dilworth. Opening with
a slow, unaccompanied statement of the refrain,
this dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual then
unfolds in a tremendously exciting way. Includes
optional congas and electric bass.
10605865 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10605866 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10605867 TTBB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Joshua Fought the Battle of Jerichoarr. James
DesJardins. An electrifying piano accompaniment
and simple two-part vocals make this a fiery
spiritual setting that will be easy to prepare. Equally
appropriate for young voices or high-school women,
it will be very impressive in performance!
10192321 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Joshua's BattleGreg Gilpin. Here's a fresh,
exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual
with an intensely moving, driving beat. When
the lyrics say, "...then Joshua commanded the
children to shout..." there's a dramatic crescendo
and accelerando on the spoken word "shout" that
is extremely effective! Fun vocal glissandi-as the
walls come tumbling down-add the finishing touch!
Highly recommended!
10735266 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3701611 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10352306 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Keep Your Lamps!arr. Andre Thomas.
This exciting a spiritual, with accompaniment
for high, medium, and low conga drums, is an
unusually appealing number for a wide variety of
uses from smaller choirs through massed choir
performances. Available in SATB and TTBB a
cappella arrangements, as well as in SSA with
piano accompaniment. Highly recommended!
1428499 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3303462 SSA with Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10748272 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
H Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burningarr.
Greg Gilpin. If you're looking for something a little
different to perform in the spiritual style, take a
close look at this nicely rhythmic setting by Greg
Gilpin. Interlocking vocals sing over a pulsating
piano accompaniment that interprets a text of
joyous anticipation, awaiting the Lord's coming.
For school or church choirs, this is a refreshing and
satisfying work that will be enjoyed by all who hear.
Already an established hit for two-part voices, it's
now available for SAB and SATB!
10452328 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10089322 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3301917 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Keep Your Lamps!arr. Victor Johnson.
Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and
burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this
incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a
driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up!
A most welcome addition to the choral repertoire!
Highly recommended!
10519886 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10028791 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10028792 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10028793 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10028794 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Let Everything that Hath BreathJeffery L.
Ames. It is impossible not to be inspired by this
soul-stirring gospel original. The accompaniment is
rock solid, and the choral parts are incredibly gutsy,
with dramatic dynamic swells and accents that will
shake the rafters! "Magnify the Lord with me and
exalt His name together...Let everything that hath
breath praise the Lord!"
10017215 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4t Let Me Flyarr. Kirby Shaw. In a bright, spirited
a cappella swing, this traditional spiritual is so fun
to learn and sing! The energy is built right in to the
rhythmic text and the contemporary harmonies are
delightful. An optional descant sits on top of the
final choruses taking the piece to a "high flying"
end!
10685485 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H
Let Me FlyRobert DeCormier. "O let me fly to
Mount Zion, Lord!" This bright, uplifting spiritual has
become a standard in the choral repertoire for divisi
a cappella mixed choirs, and is a perennial favorite
for festival performances. Now scored for SSAA, it
will surely be popular with women's choirs as well.
1519925 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
3304350 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
A Cappella! Volume 2 - TB
(9 Selections for Concert & Festival)
Greg Gilpin, Victor C. Johnson
& Mark Patterson.
10751962 TB Reproducible Book . . . . . 44.95
10757362 TB Choral Score
Choral Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
Always Sing Your Song
10684733 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Babethandaza
10757130 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757162 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757165 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Baby Born in Bethlehem
10513107 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513108 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10736714 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513165 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Be Still and Know
10276255 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10753005 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
A Child Is Born
10753008 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Come and See the Newborn King
10753035 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Day By Day
10755126 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Et in Terra Pax
10757115 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757117 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757118 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757120 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
For Hope Will Light Our Way
10736747 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
10757169 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757170 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
In Moments of Quiet
10756119 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Jubilate, Exsultate!
10752006 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10752007 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10752008 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Mighty Good News!
10756140 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10766359 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
Music in the Water
10757171 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757172 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
O Clap Your Hands
10736683 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Praise Ye the Lord
10688225 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Rain Music
10736776 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Singabahambayo
10736801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513128 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Stars I Shall Find
10047919 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10519884 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10736802 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366693 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047922 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Veni Sancte Spiritus
10737137 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
What Do the Stars Do?
10752462 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752463 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752464 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
With a Heart of Thanks
10754058 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Victor has established
himself as one of the most
innovative young writers,
with great success arranging
spirituals and multicultural
works for developing voices.
Here are his newest editions,
but be sure to check out his
many other works in the
pages of this catalog.
A M E R I C A N
C O M P O S E R
Victor C. Johnson
