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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL
D Lift Every Voice and Sing—John Rosamund
Johnson/arr. Heather Sorenson. This popular
song, often referred to as the "Black National
Anthem," is frequently chosen to celebrate
important moments in gatherings and
commemorations of the African American Civil
Rights Movement. In this adaptation, supported
by vibrant gospel piano accompaniment,
Heather Sorenson and Rev. James Ward have
collaborated in an effort that highlights the
cooperation of black and white composers
working together to honor the message of social
justice. A new second verse written by Rev. Ward
lifts up the quest for diversity and equality.
11317761 SATB w/Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
DL Like a River in My Soul—arr. Tim Osiek. The
river flows steady and calm in this beautiful
arrangement of the traditional spiritual edited
by Dan Forrest. It is impossible to ignore the
underlying intensity which rises and falls as
peace, love and joy move from river to ocean to
fountain and back again. It is accompanied by
piano and is certain to become a favorite.
10907660 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11166182 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Lt Little Innocent Lamb—Stacey V. Gibbs. A
welcome "big choral" setting of a classic
spiritual, this unaccompanied setting has divisi in
all parts, a touch of chromaticism that is totally
in character, and plenty of variation in texture,
tempo, and mood. Starting slowly, it then moves
briskly along, building to a splendid ending.
11197405 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
HD Music Down in My Soul—arr. Moses Hogan.
Premiered at the World Choral Symposium in
Minneapolis, this gospel praise song was inspired
by the spiritual Over My Head. The dynamic piano
accompaniment adds to the excitement, making
this a fantastic choral feature or concert closer.
Exuberant!
3297947 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
The Promised Land—Ken Burton. This work for
chorus and chamber orchestra was premiered to
acclaim by the Oakwood University Aeolians at
the 2019 ACDA national conference. This work
combines original material with spirituals and text
by important historical figures to create a piece
that follows the experience of black Americans
during and after the civil rights era.
11200694 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
Lt 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
Lt 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
Seeking Light—Brandon Williams. Charles
Anthony Silvestri's text honors the adventuresome
choices of a life well lived and asserts that death
is merely another crossing point on a continuing
journey. The opening solo line blossoms into a full
choral texture that is well complemented by an
artistic piano accompaniment in this inspirational
selection with a contemporary freshness that will
brighten any concert.
11334133 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Soon We Will Be Done—arr. Kyle Pederson.
Building on the original text, this adaptation of
the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision
and commit to a better, more just world - a world
of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love,
and grace - a world where we have the courage
to champion the inherent dignity and value of all
people, a world where we will be done with all the
ways we deny a person's worth. Spoken word is
incorporated throughout, heightening the intensity of
the performance, and giving a sense of immediacy
to the challenge for the choir and audience to work
together for justice, equity, and wholeness.
11197402 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
HD Soon Ah Will Be Done—arr. William L. Dawson.
t Another in the series of authentic African-American
spirituals from the pen of William Dawson, this
remains consistently popular year after year!
568717 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
568626 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Lt 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
HD Still I Rise—Rosephanye Powell. "Though I have
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been wounded; aching heart, full of pain, still I
rise, yes, still I rise..." With its spiritual-like style,
this original choral arrangement with solo speaks
poignantly of the struggles of African-American
women. Commissioned by the ensemble Vox
Femina, it is still attracting a lot of attention.
10873681 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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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Until I Reach My Home—arr. Brandon Boyd.
This is an excellent primary source based
arrangement. Here, Brandon Boyd provides us
with wonderful compositions for SATB or SSA
and piano. A guide to "hidden messages" and
pronunciation considerations is included.
10945755 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
t We Shall Overcome—arr. Shelton Ridge Love.
A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights
"marching song" vividly calls to mind the images
which add depth of meaning and emotion to the
notes sung. From the distant beginning to the
powerful final statement, this arrangement calls
us to stand with, and for all those in the long fight
for justice. A cappella, this powerful setting may
be sung in any location.
11314193 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11314194 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
HD Witness—Jack Halloran/arr. Dick Bolks. Dick
Bolks has taken this Jack Halloran classic and
made it accessible for accompanied or a cappella
choirs while retaining the enthusiasm of the
original. This is guaranteed to be the highlight of
your music year!
3260411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10458827 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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ADULT
COMMUNITY
CHOIR
Theme:
CELEBRATING
MUSIC
How Can I Keep from Singing? —Robert Wadsworth
Lowry/arr. Stephen Caracciolo.
11373264 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
The Singer —David C. Dickau.
11342350 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
Fill the World with Music —David Waggoner.
11343541 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
The Music of Being —Rene Clausen.
11346661 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
If Not for Music —Ron Kean.
11347650 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
The Gift to Sing —Marianne Forman.
11347717 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Refuge —Elaine Hagenberg.
10589956 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75
11348283 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75
Sing Gently —Eric Whitacre.
11219607 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11372351 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
Carry the Music —Sarah Quartel.
11372378 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
You are always my
first call!
– MPG
