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SPIRITUALS
Spirituals
Adult Choir
Ht Ain'-a That Good News—arr. William Dawson.
Long considered "the" original version of this
timeless spiritual. True authenticity of the Black
American musical heritage is captured in this
Dawson rendition.
564039 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Ain't Got Time to Die—Hall Johnson. A fun,
syncopated, spiritual-type piece for a cappella
choir. There's also a part for a soprano solo.
Requires a full group, as all parts divide at times.
A rousing hand-clapper!
388264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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All My Trials—arr. John Leavitt. This treasured
spiritual is presented in a tender setting full of
lush, expressive harmonies. The arrangement is
supported beautifully by the piano accompaniment,
or use the optional percussion and string quintet
parts for a truly special presentation.
10801472 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10801483 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10801485 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10801487 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10801488E Instrumental Parts
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
4L Carry Me Home (Poor Wayfaring Stranger &
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot)—arr. Joel Raney.
This fresh combination of two traditional spirituals
in a light jazzy style is equally appropriate for
the concert stage or the worship service. The
addition of the optional rhythm parts heighten the
presentation as it builds to "Sweet chariot, swing
low and carry me home!" Dynamic!
10806728 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10806728L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10806729 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10806730 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
H Cornerstone—Shawn Kirchner. The composer
pulls out all the stops on this gospel piece. The
piano part soars; the tenor soloist dramatically rises
above the choir. Long a favorite of SATB choirs,
men now have their chance to enjoy this one.
10046886 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
t
Deep River—arr. Russell Robinson. Moving in its
simplicity and rich with choral color, this stunning a
cappella arrangement of the well-known spiritual is
breathtaking in every measure! Now available for
women's choir.
10295469 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10688238 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4L Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel—arr. Patti
Drennan. This spunky rendition of the timeless
spiritual is upbeat and syncopated with tons of
personality. Lots of unison makes this piece easy
to sing while it builds to an impressively big ending.
The inclusion of a little boogie-woogie in the 2-hand
or 4-hand piano accompaniment adds to the fun.
Great setting!
10810078 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10810078L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10810079 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
L Down by the Riverside (with Standing in
the Need of Prayer)—arr. Mary McDonald.
Combining two familiar spirituals, this dazzling
arrangement utilizes an abundance of rhythmic
energy to express the need to lay down our burdens
and stand before the Lord in prayer. Written in a
down-home gospel style, this piece is well crafted
and just plain fun. Optional parts for synthesizer,
acoustic guitar, electric bass, percussion and
drums are available. Highly recommended!
10750781 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10750781L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906880 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906880L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10750782 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10750783 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
HL Down in the River to Pray—arr. David Mennicke.
t With its emphasis on the simple choral sounds that
undergird the melody, this stoic arrangement of
the southern gospel hymn is a strong addition to
the repertoire of a cappella works for mixed choir.
Divisi men's chords and open fifths lay a strong
foundation for the melody to shine. Accessible and
rich sounding, this is a superb selection that can be
used in worship settings, concert appearances and
festival activities.
10068447 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068447L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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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 presentation for
choir and congregation. Unique and memorable!
8059526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8064007 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8064008 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8060681 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
8060400 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
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Down to the River to Pray—Ken Medema/arr.
Mary McDonald. Mary McDonald captures the spirit
and message of two popular songs that deal with
the significance of prayer for the individual believer
and the church as a whole. The spiritual, Down to
the River to Pray, is seamlessly combined with Ken
Medema's Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying.
Together, they poignantly ask for the Father's love,
the Spirit's power, and the grace of Jesus to direct
the lives of all believers. Choirs will enjoy the flavor
of this partnered song with its unhurried rhythmic
style and supportive accompaniment.
10514067 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10514067L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10603783 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10514068 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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
Ht Elijah Rock—arr. Jester Hairston. Another master
arranger of spirituals. This one is probably his most
famous and rightfully so. It's popular with choirs
and audiences and is a favorite for festivals!
183426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
183517 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
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
Gather by the River to Pray—arr. Pepper
Choplin. Two traditional American folk hymns,
Down to the River to Pray and Shall We Gather
at the River, are creatively blended together in
this outstanding anthem. Accessible choral
writing delivers warm texture throughout
as each song is first presented separately
and then in tandem. Just as a river, the text
flows gently above a simple yet supportive
keyboard accompaniment.
10089827 SATB/SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10520116 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10520180 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Give Me Jesus—arr. Cindy Berry. Profound
simplicity is embodied in this poignant spiritual. A
very effective piano accompaniment decorates this
heartfelt testimony, providing both vocal support
and lovely harmonic colors.
10803992 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4L Give Me Jesus—arr. Molly Ijames. This
masterful setting of the traditional spiritual Give
Me Jesus is full of wonderful harmonic moments
supported by a gorgeous piano part. From the
simple solo opening to the soaring climax, this
powerful anthem emphasizes the message
of faith and trust that lies at the center of this
traditional song. Lovely!
10810085 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10810085L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Give Me Oil in My Lamp—J. Paul Williams/arr.
Joseph M. Martin. Whether you first heard this as a
child in Sunday School or know it from its origin as a
traditional Quaker hymn, you will enjoy this lively and
fun arrangement from Joseph Martin! With a gospel-
style piano accompaniment and innovative vocal
lines that are just so much fun to sing, this is sure to
become a favorite. With energy and brightness, this
SATB arrangement is full of pure joy!
10514333 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Glory, Hallelujah!—Mark Burrows. Whether used
in jubilant celebration of Christ's resurrection or for
other festive occasions throughout the year, this
spirited, a cappella original is a delight to prepare
and to sing. Repetitive harmonies make it easy to
learn, while an optional soprano or tenor solo lets
you showcase your singers. Optional percussion
parts also add to the fun.
10079942 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Ht Great God Almighty—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs.
Here is a fresh, captivating a cappella arrange-
ment 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
4L Guide My Feet—arr. Lloyd Larson. This setting
of the classic spiritual is imbued with a vibrant
energy. From the opening a cappella lines to the
soulful middle verses and driving ending, this
inspiring anthem is a powerful statement of trust
in the God who guides our journey of faith. Some
divisi in the women's parts along with a well-crafted
piano accompaniment add to the interesting texture
of the piece. Highly recommended!
10810087 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10810087L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
H How Can I Keep from Singing? (A Gospel
Setting)—Greg Gilpin. Greg Gilpin has taken the
traditional Quaker text and positively supercharged
it with his own gospel-style 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
handclaps from the very first measure that'll quickly
spread through your audience or congregation.
A joyous gospel experience!
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
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Spirituals for Choir
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Down by the Riverside
(with Standing in the Need of Prayer)—
arr. Mary McDonald.
10750781 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10906880 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10750782 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
10750783 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .26.95
I'll Fly Away—arr. Craig Courtney.
10667323 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10667324 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10667325 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
Total Praise—
Richard Smallwood/arr. Joel Raney.
10669561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10669562 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Down to the River to Pray—
Ken Medema/arr. Mary McDonald.
10514067 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10603783 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10514068 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Give Me Jesus—arr. Molly Ijames.
10810085 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
