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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL SELECTIONS
H Down to the River to Pray—arr. Sheldon
Curry. From the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou,"
this Appalachian-flavored spiritual is a genuine,
heartfelt plea for prayer. With a moving low-voice
solo and optional parts for strings, this powerful
work creates a deeply emotional Saturday night
revival mood. This is one choral offering that is not
to be missed!
8059526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8064007 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8064008 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8060681 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
8060400 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
lt Down in the River to Pray—J. David Moore.
This setting of the Appalachian song reflects the
change in text that appeared in the 2000 movie "O
Brother, Where Art Thou?," where this tune was
used for the baptism scene. Fun to sing, with great
historical context and style, this a cappella concert
work is available in a variety of voicings to fit any
choir. Encourage your audience to sing along!
10805588 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10805590 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10905702 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H The Drinking Gourd—arr. Andre Thomas. Your
choir will really "pull out all the stops" when they
sing this dynamic, powerful arrangement! The
traditional underground railroad map song has
been transformed into a first-rate choral feature
by Andre Thomas. With beautiful and sensitive part
writing, tasteful dynamic contrasts and a positively
exhilarating ending, this is a must for your choir. It's
a great way to celebrate Black History Month, too!
3254125 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
lL Dry Bones—arr. Gerald Custer. Highlighted by a
rhythmically charged piano accompaniment, this
lively swing style treatment of the familiar spiritual
is sure to be an entertaining number for tenor-bass
ensembles. Unison singing is augmented with short
bursts of harmony and a big finish to bring down the
house. Add some simple choreography for an extra
dash of fun!
10843365 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10843365L TBB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Dry Bones—arr. Mark Hayes. Dry Bones has
never been this much fun! Mark begins by telling
the story of Ezekiel's vision with his own original
lyrics. Wonderful changes in feeling, sometimes
dramatic, sometimes rhythmic, make this setting
a particularly special musical treat. Complete with
all the right percussion sounds and engaging choral
parts, this spiritual setting will get "dem bones, dem
bones" walkin' around - "now hear the word of the
Lord!" Now available in multiple voicings.
3127016 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10751925 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
3251790 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3302950 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3127024 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
3127032 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
Elijah—Dan Davison. Dan Davison's gift for
writing for developing voices is exemplified through
this driving original based on the Biblical story of
Elijah. The music is filled with articulations such
as staccatos, tenutos, accents, and sforzandos,
resulting in a lively and expressive performance. The
baritone part is carefully crafted with alternate notes
for developing voices, making it the perfect addition
to your high school or middle school repertoire.
10445659 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Elijah and Joshua—arr. Sally Albrecht. You
won't want to miss this vibrant combination of
three celebrated spirituals: Elijah Rock; Rock-a
My Soul and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.
Choirs and audiences of all kinds will enjoy the
mesmerizing rhythms and cleverly entwined
melodies over the flashy piano accompaniment.
And, you can kick your presentation up a notch
with the choreography suggestions and the terrific
P/A CD. Fully produced and fun all the way, this
receives our highest recommendation!
3298470 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.75
3298471 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047079 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3298472 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Ht Elijah Rock—arr. Jester Hairston. Jester Hairston
and his mentor Hal Johnson toured the rural
countryside in order to preserve the Negro spiritual.
His arrangement of Elijah Rock is a timeless gift
that is "rock" solid. A rocking, bluesy dialogue
between the parts makes him the master arranger
of spirituals. Elijah is probably his most famous and
rightfully so, how could you forget that bass comin'
at ya, "Elijah, Rock, Shout, Shout!"
183426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
183517 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Elijah Rock—arr. Moses Hogan. Here's a
wonderful opportunity for your choir to "pull out all
the stops" as they recreate the full depth and vitality
of this magnificent spiritual. Moses Hogan's unique
and exciting a cappella arrangement will surely be
a favorite with better choirs everywhere, because
it is so much fun to rehearse and so impressive in
performance. Very rewarding!
1922947 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H
Elijah Rock—arr. Roger Emerson. When it comes
to writing exciting spiritual arrangements for young
and developing voices, Roger Emerson really knows
how to do it right! Now, this incredibly popular
spiritual is available in a singable setting that your
singers are going to sound great on. A very strong
choice for any performance occasion!
10605589 SATB SAT(B) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3115904 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3115912 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Elijah Rock—arr. Rollo Dilworth. Building
on the heritage of the great arrangements
of Jester Hairston and Moses Hogan, Rollo
Dilworth creates his own unique approach to the
traditional spiritual in this setting for treble voices
and piano. Through layering of motivic material
and percussive effects in the lyrics, elements of
jazz, blues and gospel music combine to great
success in portraying Elijah's dramatic ascension
into heaven. Highly recommended!
10447343 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4t Elijah Rock!—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. This is a very
modern and vibrant arrangement of the timeless
spiritual which features a spectacular opening and
a rousing ending that will challenge your singers
and electrify the audience. There is some limited
divisi and extended ranges in all parts. Close a
concert with this and a standing ovation is sure to
greet your performance. Premiered at the ACDA
National Conference, 2017.
10775010 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit—arr. Rollo Dilworth.
This exciting setting of the favorite spiritual
will make your women's or mixed choir sound
fantastic! With crisp rhythmic figures, call-and-
response phrases, unexpected harmonic turns, and
handclaps, it is guaranteed to motivate your singers
to sound their best! Highly recommended!
10733433 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10278193 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L Every Time I Feel the Spirit—arr. Stacey V.
t Gibbs. Freshly arranged, this a cappella setting
of the well-known spiritual presents a rhythmic
harmonization in an upbeat texture that will appeal
to better choirs. The integrity of the spiritual is
upheld, while Gibb's setting offers new and unique
compositional ideas. Opportunities abound for
freedom and stylization, yet the arrangement
remains decidedly choral without the presence of
a soloist to create ample musical satisfaction for all
voice parts. A show-stopper!
10849135 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10849135L SSAATTBB Large Print . . . . . 3.75
Ht Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit—arr. William
Dawson. Another fabulous show piece that Dawson
has created out of this timeless spiritual. It will take
work but it's a concert highlight!
566018 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Ht Ezekiel Saw de Wheel—William Dawson. The
classic Dawson version of the American spiritual is a
tour de force for more experienced choirs. Dawson's
interpretation of the "wheel within a wheel" passage
is a masterful stroke of choral orchestration.
566109 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Ezekiel Saw the Wheel—arr. Mary Lynn
Lightfoot. Complete with handclaps and snaps,
young and developing choirs are certain to enjoy
this playful and engaging arrangement of the
traditional spiritual. "Way in the middle, in the
middle of the air, Ezekiel saw the wheel!" Featuring
echoing voice parts, accessible ranges and a lively
setting, this concert arrangement is a perfect
selection for your next performance!
10756986 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10708751 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10795507 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4L Fare Ye Well—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. A great
t closer! This arrangement of the traditional spiritual
uses traditional harmonies but adds rhythms and a
barbershop feel to create a more modern vibe. With
a soloist, and at times a solo trio, divisi in all parts
will have up to seven parts vying for center stage at
times in this exciting and challenging men's piece.
Highly recommended!
10795126 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10795126L TTBB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Ht Fill-a Me Up—Pepper Choplin. Here's a very
appealing, spirited a cappella choral! It sounds
more difficult than it is, which allows a variety
of choirs the opportunity to be challenged by
unaccompanied singing. A soloist or small
ensemble can be featured along with an incredibly
fun optional percussion accompaniment.
8060245 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10011243 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10366332 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8601784 P/A CD & Split Track. . . . . . 26.95
H
Fly Away Medley—arr. Mark Hayes. A real gospel
tapestry! The arranging genius of Mark Hayes shines
in this stellar medley of gospel favorites, including
Albert Brumley's I'll Fly Away, recently featured
in the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," We'll
Understand It Better By and By; When the Roll Is
Called Up Yonder; On Jordan's Stormy Banks and
When the Saints Go Marching In. Arranged in a
"down-home" country style with fresh, playful choral
harmonies, this will be as much fun to sing as it is
to listen to. The SATB and SAB editions open with
a stylized vocal trio feature that really gets things
going. The terrific orchestration hits the mark and
will guarantee a spectacular performance!
8059561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
8059562 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
8059564 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
8059565 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 50.00
Follow the Drinking Gourd—arr. Emily Crocker.
The wistful layered melodies, undulating piano
accompaniment, and plaintive violin obbligato
create a mysterious atmosphere in this accessible
work that tells the story of the Underground
Railroad. Arranged like a folk song, the lovely treble
melodies are presented in a layered format that
helps to reinforce part independence and blend.
A wonderful teaching piece that will also be a
stunning concert feature.
10715682 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . 2.10
Freedom Train—Rollo Dilworth. This jazz-infused
gospel original was inspired by the great spirituals
of the past. Marked by invigorating rhythms, bluesy
melodies and full harmonies, with a truly authentic
gospel-style piano accompaniment, this work
makes an impressive concert closer or mass-choir
finale. "Freedom Train's a-comin', get on board!"
Now available for mixed and treble voices!
10048714 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10760121 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L Go Down, Moses—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Edge-
of-your-seat excitement! This modern take on the
traditional spiritual features strong choral writing,
with nice harmonic moments and interplay between
voices, complemented by a spirited piano part. The
vocal stylization in this up-tempo, driving setting
provides a nice opportunity for teaching staccato
and is fun to sing.
10881746 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881746L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881747 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881747L SSAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881748 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881748L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881749 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881749L TTB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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
Ht Great God Almighty—arr. 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
t Harriet Tubman—Walter 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 Yet—Robert 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 . . . . . . . 50.00
10002660E Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Ht Hear My Prayer—Moses 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
t
Hold Me, Rock Me—Brian 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10031160 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Hold on to the Rock—Pepper 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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 Name—arr.
Brazeal 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
L I Am Bound for the Promised Land—arr.
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
10667322L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
