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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL SELECTIONS
4L Music in the Air—arr. Ryan Murphy. "Over my
head I hear music in the air, there must be a God
somewhere." The traditional spiritual is a mix of
hopeful lyrics about the future, despite our current
afflictions. This setting brings an exciting new life
to the traditional melody with an active piano part
that moves the piece from lyrical to a syncopated
gospel feel without breaking tempo or style. The
choral parts employ traditional harmonies and some
divisi in the final section to create a full-throated
celebration of life.
11196611 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
10828418 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
4 Music Is Everywhere! (with Over My Head)—
Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. Contemporary
in style, the traditional spiritual is paired with original
music using the text "We are the music makers, the
dreamers of dreams" from Arthur O'Shaughnessy's
poem. Partnered together, they create a wonderful
piece that is not only fun to sing and easy to learn,
but also supports music advocacy in our schools
and communities.
11198814 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.10
Ht My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord—arr.
Moses Hogan. This traditional spiritual will really
come to life for your choir in this dynamic setting!
3193505 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
10048981 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10292485 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
Ht Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet—Greg Gilpin
& John Parker. If you buy only one new spiritual
setting this year for your a cappella choir, this is the
one you want! Brimming with dynamic contrasts,
rhythmic nuances and textual percussiveness, it
is an absolute thrill to sing and hear. "When I go
to walk that golden street, nothin' gonna stumble,
stumble my feet!"
10045946 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10066278 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10274237 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10066279 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
HD Order My Steps (In Your Word)—Glenn
L Burleigh/arr. Jack Schrader. Nominated for Song of
the Year for the 1995 Dove Awards and recorded
by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Glenn Burleigh's
Order My Steps celebrates 15 years of inspirational
performances. This choral setting by Jack Schrader
will give your choir the opportunity to sing an
authentic gospel piece in an easy-to-learn setting
with tight harmonies. This is a passionate prayer
for guidance and a captivating, hypnotic statement
your choir will want to sing again and again!
8020331 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
8064492 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10603889 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10009728 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
8020349 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
8020356 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .29.95
HD Peace Like a River (with Amazing Grace)—
L arr. Joel Raney. The traditional spiritual is partnered
with Amazing Grace and complemented with a
rollicking gospel-style four-hand piano part. The
result is a wonderful arrangement that's both fun and
rich - a perfect choice for both worship and concert
settings. Now also available for SAB and SSA choirs.
10360878 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
10514084 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
10669636 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
10360879 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 29.95
10360880 Piano 4-Hands . . . . . . . . . . . .17.95
4 Peter, Go Ring-a Dem Bells—arr. Rollo Dilworth.
With conservative ranges in all parts, this gospel-style
spiritual arrangement is a great choice for younger
choirs. Gospel harmonies, jazz and blues influences,
bell-like effects, and a classic layered bridge are
accompanied by a piano part that is authentically
gospel but not overly difficult. Another gem from one
of today's preeminent arrangers of spirituals!
11204924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
11204925 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
t Poor Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Christi Jones.
This artful arrangement of the traditional spiritual is
perfect for developing treble or tenor-bass choirs.
The tenor-bass voicing is designed to be used with
piano accompaniment, while the treble voicing
offers the option for a cappella singing or the use
of the piano accompaniment. This arrangement
features elegant voice leading and harmonic texture
throughout. Simply beautiful!
10735247 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
10846400 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
lt Poor Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Alexander Lloyd
Blake. This arrangement of the beloved 18th-
century spiritual fuses folk and jazz ideas to create
a unique and fresh new version of the work. Scored
for mixed voices and soloist, this work for advanced
groups will fit well into any concert program.
11200697 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 2.75
Poor Wayfaring Stranger—arr. John Leavitt. This
traditional spiritual carries in its essence the longing
for peace and rest. The bittersweet spirit is front and
center in this arrangement enhanced by sensitive
part writing, an optional solo, and a flowing piano
accompaniment. Optional instrumental parts are
available to further increase the impact of the piece.
11166518 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
11166519 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
11166520 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
11166521 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
11166524E Percussion &
String Quintet ePrint . . . . . . . .40.00
H Praise His Holy Name—Keith Hampton. Captivate
your choir and your audience with this extraordinary
gospel original that has become a popular addition to
concerts and festivals nationwide. Masterfully written
with all the right ingredients, this is not an imitation,
but high-energy gospel at its finest! Electrifying!
3168358 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.70
3295179 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.70
3300284 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.70
Rejoice and Sing!—Rollo Dilworth. Set at a
medium gospel swing tempo and incorporating the
spiritual I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing,
this joyful selection is an excellent combination of
original and traditional material. A powerful concert
opener that will energize any program!
10030863 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
H Ride On, King Jesus—arr. Moses Hogan. Scored
for mixed voices or women's voices and piano, this
exuberant work represents some of Moses Hogan's
best compositional statements and is a powerful
concert feature for better choirs! Extraordinary in
every way!
3209301 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
3273117 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
Lt Rock-a My Soul—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. An
extended introduction hints at the excitement to
come with melodic fragments and original material
that erupt into a rhythmic and driving setting of this
well-loved Spiritual. Fun to sing, with syncopated
accompanying parts in an a cappella arrangement
that is contemporary while retaining a true, rich
spiritual style. You'll keep a-rockin' right up until
the dramatic finish of this show-stopping work for
divisi mixed choirs. Truly special!
10842211 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
lL Rock-a My Soul!—arr. Russell Robinson.
Featuring a cool, rhythmic vocal ostinato, this
fresh arrangement of the traditional spiritual
allows each section an opportunity to shine on
the melody. Accessible ranges, memorable and
intuitive harmonies, and an upbeat supportive
piano accompaniment make this a solid choice
for young choirs.
11202512 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.35
11202513 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
11203153 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
Ht Saints Bound for Heaven—arr. Alice Parker
& Robert Shaw. Recorded by the Robert Shaw
Chorale, this traditional spiritual has a very happy
swing to it. The music perfectly reflects the joy of
the text. It's one of the many fine spiritual settings
from the Robert Shaw/Alice Parker collection, now
available for a cappella SSAA and TTBB choirs.
"Hail the glorious jubilee!"
4806121 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10308671 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10308672 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.80
HD Shine on Me—arr. Rollo Dilworth. Once the
gospel swing gets started, it just never lets
up in this powerful selection that is a dynamic
musical statement for today's choirs. Its 9/8
meter coupled with an expressive, hopeful text
is compelling enough, but the bluesy piano
accompaniment and the generous use of seventh
chords make this a completely irresistible choral
feature. Highly recommended!
3295344 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
3295345 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
3295343 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
3295346 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
10092815 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
3304107 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
3304108 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .25.00
l Shine the Light—Raymond Wise. Dedicated to the
memory of Moses Hogan, this original gospel-style
piece brings an abundance of fervor and joy to the
stage. Quoting the traditional spiritual This Little Light
of Mine, it builds in intensity to a a gospel-layered
bridge and ending. Add the optional bass and drum
parts to really hone the style with your choir.
11205127 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
H Shout Glory—Byron Smith. Shout Glory lives
up to its name, with a rip-roarin' accompaniment
and highly energetic choral writing! Whether your
featured soloist sings the notes as written, or has
improvisational skills, this highly energetic gospel
original is sure to thrill the listener! Now also
available for men's voices.
8058092 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.55
10996219 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.45
10317253 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.35
10544141 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
10040582 Instrumental Parts
Rhythm Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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Shut de Do—Randy Stonehill/arr. Greg Gilpin. This
familiar song sounds and feels as if it has always
been a part of the folk song or spiritual genre. In
this a cappella setting, optional percussion can be
utilized to enliven the texture. Equally appropriate
in concert or worship settings, this wonderful
arrangement offers solo opportunities and creative
new melodic material before the final refrain. A
perennial favorite.
10689667 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10689668 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10689669 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10689670 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Ht Shut de Do—Randy Stonehill/arr. Hayes. Since
its publication in 1984, this energetic work has
remained one of the most popular spirituals in the
choral repertoire, and for good reason. Call and
response vocal lines dance over Latin rhythms
which are enhanced with simple but effective
percussion instruments. Exuberant and joyful at
every chorus, Shut De Do continues to merit our
highest regard as music of exceptional teaching
and learning value. It's a "must!"
4805925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.99
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Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel—
arr. Roger Emerson.
1819317 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Light That Will Lead You Home—
Stuart Chapman Hill.
10996257 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Shine on Me—arr. Rollo Dilworth.
3295345 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Keep Your Lamps!—arr. Victor Johnson.
10028791 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Elijah—Dan Davison.
10445659 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Elijah Rock—arr. Roger Emerson.
3115904 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Climbin' up the Mountain, Children!—
arr. Rollo Dilworth.
10025488 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Little Wheel A-Turnin'—arr. Greg Gilpin.
3301472 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Were You There?—Patrick Dupre Quigley.
10994182 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Witness—Jack Halloran/arr. Dick Bolks.
3291523 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
An important resource!
IN THEIR
OWN WORDS
Slave Life and the Power
of Spirituals
Eileen Guenther.
This groundbreaking study of slavery
and spirituals is the first to place
the unique voices of an enslaved
people squarely within the context
of their daily lives. Dr. Guenther's
researched account weaves a
succinct history into an examination
of the role of singing and religion
in slave life and directly correlates
slave testimonies - in their own
words - to the themes of spirituals.
Includes a survey of the musical
styles, performance practices, and
melodic and rhythmic characteristics
of spirituals.
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