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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL MUSIC
February can be a perfect time to explore Spirituals and Gospel selections with your choir.
Try one of these new arrangements!
Bound for the Promised Land—arr. Rollo Dilworth.
The traditional spiritual gets a bluesy stylized setting with a fantastic piano
accompaniment. Gospel harmonies and articulation, an a cappella section,
and a layered bridge really highlight the choral lines and make this a fantastic
selection to program.
11397409 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Deep River—arr. R. Nathaniel Dett, ed. Marques L. A. Garrett.
The motet-like setting of this traditional spiritual features a soprano melody
with accompanying voices in flowing choral lines. Lyrical and lovely, this is a
classical setting of the well-known spiritual.
11393275 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05
Deep River—arr. Victor C. Johnson. The artistically crafted piano
accompaniment creates a gentle, wave-like motion to support the warm,
lush choral textures and harmonies in this superb arrangement of the
beloved spiritual. This elegant setting is a perfect opportunity to expand your
choir's harmonic language and cultural understanding. A valuable Learning
Resource Page is included for even more educational value.
10996345 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
10996346 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11395972 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.55
11100722 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?—arr. Russell Robinson.
Developing choirs will enjoy this fresh arrangement of the traditional spiritual!
All the parts have the opportunity to sing the melody at some point, and the
stylistic, accessible piano accompaniment enhances the engaging vocal
lines. Plus, it's loaded with lots of fun syncopation and dynamic contrasts to
create an engaging musical concert or festival performance.
10988044 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11395974 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
11100727 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Down by the Riverside—arr. Robert T. Gibson. Your basses and
baritones are going to love this one! They carry the melody for much of
this traditional spiritual that blends gospel genres before culminating
in a funky bridge that is oh so fun to sing. You'll want to invite a bass
player and drummer to improvise along with the score, or use the lively
accompaniment track.
11393276 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11393277 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11393278 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Follow the Drinking Gourd—arr. Greg Gilpin. Recognized for its
connection to the Underground Railroad by signaling the direction north, this
traditional spiritual offers many teaching moments. This exciting arrangement
is rhythmic and well supported by the piano accompaniment, and each
choral line has the opportunity to sing the melody as well as independent
harmony lines and stacked ostinatos that create an exciting texture.
11413696E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11413697E Three-Part Mixed ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11413698E Two-Part ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
Follow the Drinking Gourd—arr. David Hill. Arranged for developing
treble or tenor-bass choirs, this spiritual provides opportunities to explore
colors in the vocal sound while singing in a minor key. The mournful quality,
sometimes hushed, sometimes hopeful, is enhanced by an independent
piano accompaniment that supports without duplicating the voices.
11397032 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11198035 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Good News!—arr. Rosephanye Powell. Rosephanye Powell has brought
her classic style to the beloved spiritual Good News, Chariot's Coming! This
arrangement is rhythmic, vibrant, and fun, with excellent vocal writing and
energy. The SATB and TTBB versions have been adapted and arranged by
William C. Powell.
11197233 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55
3299335 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55
11396141 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10512724 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10031160 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11395860 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Hold Out Your Light—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. Here is a spiritual that
encourages one to be a good humanitarian, a soldier for peace, and an
example of hope for others. A perfect message of peace for advanced
ensembles!
11376787 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
I Feel Tired Sometimes—Judy A. Rose. This original a cappella spiritual
expertly blends a variety of styles into an appealing package that will be a
standout selection for your choir. Effectively combining spiritual, gospel,
contemporary a cappella, and even traditional counterpoint styles along with
rhythmic ostinati and memorable melodies creates something that is at the
same time modern, traditional - and very special.
11410682 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35
I'm Gonna Sing (with "Swing Low")—arr. Russell Robinson.
This delightful and lively pairing of spirituals features a handclapping pattern
between verses to enhance the rhythmic excitement of the setting. The two
spirituals I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing and Swing Low, Sweet
Chariot are introduced independently before being combined in an exciting
conclusion with a soaring descant!
11393887 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
11393888 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
In His Hands—arr. Tim Osiek/ed. Dan Forrest. Gentle piano gestures
underscore a new melody for the traditional spiritual's words of comfort
and assurance, "He's got the whole world in His hands." Choir and
audience alike will be assured of God's comfort, love, and protection by
this folk-like setting.
11395403 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Let It Shine on Me—arr. Reginal S. Wright. Two traditional gospel songs
- one creative arrangement for young choirs! This Little Light of Mine and
Shine on Me are both presented in a stylized arrangement that features
plenty of unison and simple harmonies, and then are partnered to great
effect. The gospel-style piano accompaniment really helps set the groove,
too, helping to make this a fun and powerful choice for concerts at any
time of year.
11397042 SA or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Lift Every Voice and Sing—J. Rosamond Johnson/arr. Rollo Dilworth.
This beloved anthem of the civil rights movement retains its gospel flavor in
this accessible arrangement. With simple harmonies, it is appropriate for use
by most choirs. A supportive piano accompaniment completes the authentic
feel of this rousing selection.
11398067 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11398068 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11001656 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
On My Journey Now—arr. Brandon Waddles. This stylized gospel
arrangement of the traditional spiritual features an innovative piano
accompaniment and fun vocals suitable for treble choirs at all levels.
11392523 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Over My Head—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. This traditional spiritual is
great for any occasion as a celebration of music and joy. The arrangement
begins with a slow soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin' gospel
groove that will lift up your choir and your audience with its infectious
energy. Accessible ranges and harmonies make this one easy to sing
for choirs of all ages. There are two separate piano accompaniments
available, the easier one in the score and an optional advanced one
available separately. The accompaniment MP3 includes a shorter version
and a longer version with the cuts indicated in the score for added
flexibility. Also available as a virtual choir kit.
11374439 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.50
11374440 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.50
11374442 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.50
11374443 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.50
11374441 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.50
11374444 Instrumental Parts Bass, Drums, Percussion,
Advanced Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
11374445 Advanced Piano Accompaniment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00
Soon I Will Be Done—arr. Marques L. A. Garrett. This beloved spiritual
anticipating life after death and seeing loved ones on the other side is given
a fresh, highly stylized arrangement. Abounding in energy and joy, this divisi
choir setting is truly an exceptional arrangement.
11389338 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
We Shall Walk Through the Valley—arr. Undine Smith Moore.
The arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and
gorgeous. A short choral section is used for the introduction, interludes
between verses, and at the conclusion, adding cohesion to a lovely setting.
11416588 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.75
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