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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL
Children, Go Where I Send Thee—arr. Kevin
Phillip Johnson. An exciting, unique arrangement
of this wonderful African American spiritual, rich
in texture and vibrancy and sure to invigorate any
holiday concert! With or without the rap section,
and supported by piano and optional bass and
percussion for three djembes and shaker, the
upbeat soulful groove established by the choir is
so fun to sing! The piano part is available as a free
download from the publisher website.
11397028 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11397029 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Elijah!—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. This is amazing!
A tremendously fun and interesting setting of the
traditional spiritual Elijah Rock, this arrangement
for double choir goes well beyond eight parts in
some places. Challenging and virtuosic, with
exciting rhythmic interplay between the voices,
this requires a strong and developed ensemble.
The result is well worth the work!
11415497 SATB/SATB Double Choir,
or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
Gloryland: A Medley of Four Traditional
Spirituals—Stacey V. Gibbs. Here is a setting of
four spirituals: Do Lord; Walk Together Children;
A City Called Heaven and Ol' Time Religion
arranged for SATB choir, solos, brass quintet,
and timpani. Performed at the 2023 ACDA mixed
honors choir, this is a true concert closer.
11413270 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
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.
11396141 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Good News, the Chariot's Comin'—arr.
Stacey V. Gibbs. This is a fabulous traditional
setting of this favorite spiritual for a cappella
mixed voices. Easily learned and rhythmically
accessible, this is an excellent concert or contest
feature!
11391217 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11391218 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Guide My Feet—arr. Clayton White. This
setting of the traditional spiritual speaks of the
need for guidance and trust in the Lord. Scored
for choir with a classic walking bass line, much
of the divisi writing can be shared across treble
and bass lines to make it more approachable by
smaller choirs.
11416580 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Hold Fast to Dreams—Roland Carter.
Carter's magnificent, well-known setting of two
Langston Hughes texts is now available in a
beautiful new engraving. Quoting the traditional
spiritual Keep Your Hand on the Gospel Plow,
this expertly crafted work features a soloist and
full divisi harmonies in a dramatic and expressive
concert centerpiece.
11415500 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Hold On—arr. Daniel Jackson. Also known
as Keep Your Hand on the Gospel Plow, this
traditional spiritual is a choral standard. The text
calls us to solidarity as we unite during hardship
and challenges to persevere and move on. This
a cappella arrangement offers two versions:
an eight-part version and a simplified four-part
version. Both feature a soprano soloist on the
final verse.
11410680 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
I Want to Die Easy—arr. Roland Carter. One
of the classic arrangements of this traditional
African American spiritual has now been re-
engraved in this updated edition. Carter's a
cappella setting has a nice mixture of authenticity
and creativity, expressing the views of the lyrics
and their historical context.
11415501 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Long Fare You Well—arr. Undine Smith
Moore/ed. Marques L. A. Garrett. This arrange-
ment of the lesser-known spiritual Long Fare
You Well builds on the expressive melody by
incorporating fragments of the tune throughout
the choral writing and culminates in a glorious
final stanza. A fitting benediction to any service or
concert and especially appropriate when wishing
Godspeed to departing members.
11416582 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
They Cry Peace—Murphy C. Williams/arr.
George Lynn. The words are simple - "They will
cry peace where there is no peace" - but the
setting of the music is rhythmic and dynamic. The
repetitions make sense as the words move on to
"joy" and "love," and you realize it sounds like a
gospel preacher's sermon in song.
11396154 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
United in Purpose—Rollo Dilworth. This is
a rhythmic, contemporary gospel-style anthem
featuring the words of Maya Angelou, charging
all of us to take responsibility for making our
communities safe, supportive, and just.
11405285 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
11413825 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Wait Til I Put On My Crown—arr.
Stacey V. Gibbs. The upbeat text in this
spiritual arrangement tosses the devil away
and celebrates praying, singing, and going to
heaven! Commissioned for the 2022 ACDA
Southern Region Honor Choir, this winning
spiritual with an occasional divisi is suitable for
church and school.
11396333 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Wayfaring Stranger (with "I Want Jesus
to Walk with Me")—Kyle Pederson. What
a powerful juxtaposition of two iconic African
American spirituals: Wayfaring Stranger and
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me. "I am a stranger
in a strange land...how long must we cry
out?" This impactful work is simultaneously
a cry of lament, a song of personal invitation,
and a statement of assurance. Echos of past
and current hardship (slavery, immigration,
pandemic, injustice, isolation) are voiced by
choir and soloists throughout this compelling
piece and allow multiple perspectives into the
text. A journey of sorrow and hope—worthy of
the finest choirs.
11398469 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
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. Perfect for the first Sunday of Lent
or as a companion anthem whenever Psalm 23
is scheduled.
11416588 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Were You There?—arr. Brandon Waddles.
Here is an elegant a cappella arrangement
of this well-known traditional spiritual that
combines gentle and evocative harmonies while
moving toward a heartfelt statement at the very
end. It will work well in both worship services and
in concert.
11417092 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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