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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL
Deep River—arr. Shawn Okpebholo. This
beautiful arrangement of the traditional Spiritual
brings calm alongside a pensive hope. The piano
writing is as much an independent part as an
accompaniment, helping to bring about a sense
of peace and reflection.
11374008 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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Down by the Riverside—arr. John Rutter.
Consistently popular year after year, this John
Rutter setting of Down By The Riverside is a very
wise addition to virtually any good choral library!
1217645 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
t Give Me Jesus—arr. Roland Carter. Carter's
classic arrangement of this traditional spiritual has
been known and performed for many years. Now
available in a newly engraved version, choirs can
enjoy this setting for years to come.
11372839 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
t He's Got the Whole World in His Hands—
arr. Cedric Dent. Crafted for the Jason Max
Ferdinand Singers, this expert arrangement
encompasses a variety of styles and textures
while keeping the true spirit of the original.
Drawing on both traditional and modern choral
elements, South African musical influences, and
a touch of the gospel-jazz style of Take 6, this
piece paints a portrait of a world that sits in the
palm of God's hand.
11347962 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 3.10
t Ho Boys, Can't Line 'Em—arr. Anthony Trecek-
King. This work song portrays the conditions in
which African Americans found themselves living
and working during the Reconstruction era in the
post-Civil War South. This incredibly dynamic
work is written in a call-and-response style
with rhythms that imitate the task of lining out a
railroad track.
11372824 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
t Hold On Just a Little While Longer—Remel
Derrick. "Hold on just a little while longer...
ev'rything will be all right." The traditional spiritual
text encourages us to keep going, no matter how
difficult the struggle may be. This original musical
setting incorporates both historical and modern
influences that feel like they've been paired with
these words forever. This dynamic a cappella
setting is riveting!
11347945 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 2.80
t Hold On Just a Little While Longer—arr.
Abeni Janae. This fresh arrangement of the
wonderfully rich African American spiritual is
accessible to mixed choirs of all sizes and
abilities. With layering from tenor, bass, then alto,
this culminates with the addition of sopranos in
the last verse in a choral effect that will inspire
everyone to "hold on just a little while longer."
11370927 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Dt I Don' Feel No Ways Tired—arr. Stacey V.
Gibbs. "There's a better day a-coming" with an
exciting a cappella arrangement of this traditional
spiritual. With some divisi towards the end, this
will both challenge and inspire your singers!
10015892 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
t If I Got My Ticket, Can I Ride?—arr. Carlos
B. Brown. The traditional spiritual gets a relaxed
setting in this reflective tenor-bass selection. With
strong backing harmonies, your featured tenor
soloist will really get a chance to shine.
11347712 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
t In Bright Mansions Above—arr. Roland Carter.
Choirs have loved and performed Carter's classic
arrangement of this traditional spiritual throughout
the years. Preserved and now available in a newly
engraved version, it can continue to be enjoyed
for years to come.
11374084 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
John, the Revelator—arr. Joseph Joubert.
This great gospel blues call-and-response song
has been given a spirited treatment in a rousing
rendition for tenor-bass chorus. The piano part
contributes in significant measure to the strength
of this new arrangement, but the vocal writing is
equally as captivating. With an excellent tenor
soloist and added bass and drums, this concert
closer will bring down the house!
11348845 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
t Lift Every Voice and Sing—John Rosamond
Johnson/arr. Jarrett Johnson & Alvin Chea, ed.
Michael Geiger. Stellar a cappella harmonies
shine in this song also known as the Black
national anthem. James Weldon Johnson's
text is highlighted in this modern arrangement
for solo and divisi choir with the jazz and
R&B influence that you'd expect from Take
6, of whom Chea is a member. This original
arrangement went viral on YouTube and was
nominated for a Grammy - it has now been
transcribed so that choirs everywhere can enjoy
singing this fantastic setting.
11355174 SATBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
t Ride On, Jesus—arr. Roland Carter. Carter's
classic arrangement of this traditional spiritual has
been performed for many years. Now available in
a newly engraved version, choirs can enjoy this
setting for years to come.
11372837 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
t Rise, Shine!—arr. Marques L.A. Garrett & Tom
Trenney. This rousing rendition of the well-
known spiritual begins slowly and crescendos
into a jubilant exhortation to let your light shine.
There are two versions of this piece: one is
SATB divisi acapella in F; the other is SATB
with piano in E-flat and less divisi. Both are
delightful, with optional soprano improvisation
possibilities towards the end.
11346668 SATB divisi with opt. Piano . . . . 2.25
t Rise, Shine, for the Light Is A-Coming—
arr. Roland Carter. A longtime choral festival
favorite, Carter's classic a cappella setting
of this traditional spiritual features a tenor or
soprano soloist throughout in a crowd-pleasing
arrangement that is well known and loved.
Preserved and now newly engraved, this setting
can continue to be enjoyed for years to come.
11374080 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
t Steal Away—arr. Roland Carter. Choirs have
loved and performed Carter's classic a cappella
arrangement of this traditional spiritual throughout
the years. Preserved and now available in a newly
engraved version, it can continue to be enjoyed in
this setting for years to come.
11374083 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 2.80
This Little Light of Mine—Harry Dixon Loes/
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. This arrangement takes
a virtuosic Georgian style of gospel singing
as its inspiration, which means the melody is
incorporated into an improvisatory-style vocal
line that is passed between voice parts. Featured
in the virtual concert by The King's Singers for
the ACDA National Conference, this is a modern,
high-energy rendition of the traditional spiritual.
11345749 SATB divisi, or SATBBB . . . . . . 2.25
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We Shall Overcome—arr. G. Phillip Shoultz,
III. This a cappella setting of the iconic American
protest song associated so strongly with the civil
rights movement is both reflective and optimistic.
This is a highly expressive arrangement with an
inspirational finale!
11373332 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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