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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL
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Basic Library A Cappella Available via ePrint Downloadable (MP3s, PDFs & more) All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
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A Choice to Change the World—Kevin
Phillip Johnson. With powerful background
gospel harmonies, this piece affords numerous
opportunities to showcase soloists within the
context of a powerful, transformative message.
Including guitar and bass in the second verse, this
will bring positive, hopeful energy to any concert!
11410886 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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.
11395972 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
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.
11395974 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Down by the Riverside—Michael Burkhardt.
A very accessible setting of this classic spiritual,
this is wonderful for those just starting to learn
part-singing. Useful for both school and church
settings.
11416033 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
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.
11413698E Two-Part ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Good News—arr. Rollo Dilworth. A powerful
new setting of this traditional spiritual for treble
voices. There is plenty of room for nuance,
dynamic contrasts, independent voice parts, and
the full vocal range required from the singers.
11397552 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . 2.60
How Good!—Michael Engelhardt. "How good
and pleasant it is when we dwell together in unity!"
This original contemporary gospel piece embraces
unity, diversity, and the joy of living together in this
world in love. The gospel style in the choral lines
and piano accompaniment are indicated in the
score, along with a lead soloist who sings over
the final chorus after a stacking gospel bridge that
the whole choir will enjoy singing.
11408041 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Oh, Didn't it Rain—Douglas E. Wagner.
Here's a traditional spiritual that is an ideal
choice for beginning harmony singers. The gently
flowing setting has accessible ranges and simple
harmonic patterns that are quick to learn and easy
to hold. A valuable learning resource page with
lesson plans and extension activities connected
to the National Standards is included.
11396448 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Oh, Sinner Man—arr. Russell Robinson. This
favorite traditional spiritual gets a fresh setting
that choirs of all ages will enjoy. With a rhythmic
vocal ostinato, it allows each section to shine as
they sing the melody. The piano part locks in a fun
groove that complements the layered vocal lines,
and the sections with handclaps really punctuate
the performance.
11396452 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
Such A Time As This/All Back—arr.
Anita Cracauer. This combo of two songs by
contemporary gospel artist Bryan Popin starts
with a powerful prelude delivering a message of
hope for those facing their darkest hour. Written
with a lead soloist over optional backup vocals,
it can easily accommodate a costume change
if needed. The music abruptly shifts to an
aggressive gospel stomp featuring an SAT trio
and eventually another soloist, with unison vocal
lines throughout sending a message of strength
and unity. You can choose to end after the stomp
or continue on with the optional bows section.
A complete digital bundle is also available that
includes all the voicings, instrumental parts and an
accompaniment track, and part-dominant tracks.
11402669E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
This Little Light of Mine—arr. Masa Fukuda.
This fun, uplifting traditional song gets a jazzy
spin with this energetic arrangement! The upbeat
accompaniment track features banjo, tambourine,
and jazz piano which is sure to get your audience's
toes tapping!
11396800 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
11396801 Unison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Adam Podd & Matt
Podd. Opening with a rubato piano motive and
soloist, this arrangement of a favorite American
folk hymn breaks loose into a mid-tempo swing
groove. The choir becomes primary in much of
the setting, though the soloist reappears at various
points. The piano accompaniment really solidifies
the swing feel, and you have the option to add
bass and drums.
11397105 SSAA or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
We Shall Not Be Moved—arr. Adam Podd
& Matt Podd. This well-known spiritual and civil
rights song is a soulful anthem for both sacred and
secular occasions. It is easy to learn and powerful
to sing. The accompaniment sets the tone right
from the top with a grounded gospel feel bringing
strength and soul to your choir's performance.
11416250 Two-Part opt. divisi . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11416251 Unison opt. divisi . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11416249 SSA opt. divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
We're More Alike Than Unalike—Rollo
Dilworth. In her poem Human Family, Maya
Angelou teaches us the importance of recognizing
and respecting differences while celebrating our
common humanity. This gospel setting of these
words uses dissonance, consonance, and unison
lines to portray the text musically, while bringing
excitement and joy in the process.
11415872 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Yonder Come Day—arr. Roger Emerson.
Pulsing eighth notes in the piano bring instant
energy to this arrangement. A unison rendering of
the melody gives way to part singing, and this feel-
good message will inspire everyone in the room!
11398476 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Theme:
HOPE
Be the Change—Laura Farnell.
11203571 SATB divisi, opt. Piano Accompaniment. . . . 2.30
Give Us Hope (20th Anniversary Edition)—
Jim Papoulis/arr. Francisco Nunez.
11393443 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Here Comes the Sun—
George Harrison/arr. Kirby Shaw.
10278382 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Hold Fast to Dreams—Susan LaBarr.
10785762 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers—Sarah Quartel.
11160108 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
One Voice—Jeannine Lasky/arr. Masa Fukuda.
11396803 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
There Is a Place—Rosephanye Powell.
11396098 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
We Grow Strong—Matthew Emery.
11398470 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
We'll Rise Above—Jeannine Lasky & Masa Fukuda.
11176128 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Where the Light Begins—Susan LaBarr.
11392537 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
