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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL
COLLEGIATE
CHOIR
A Choral Fantasy on Soon I Will Be Done""—
arr. John Stoddart. Here's a choral fantasy on
the traditional African American spiritual for your
advanced ensembles. That middle section is our
musical prayer of hope that, like the sentiment
of this Spiritual, will continue to live in our hearts
despite the sometimes-difficult realities of life.
11514197 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 3.95
Deep River—arr. Brandon Waddles & Alvin
Waddles. A thrillingly fresh take on the beloved
spiritual, this arrangement features a sparkling
piano accompaniment, recurring use of 7/8 meter,
and unexpected harmonies. Accessible for any
advanced high school, university, or community
ensemble, and suitable for a wide variety of
performance settings.
11513183 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Done Made My Vow to the Lord—arr. Roland
Carter. True to Carter's style, this traditional
spiritual is set with integrity and care, presented
here in a beautifully engraved edition. Wonderful
part-writing is brought to life by a featured solo
soaring above the choral texture, capturing the
sorrowful hope of this spiritual.
11537021 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 2.80
Down in the River to Pray—arr. Jace Wittig. In
the SSAA voicing, this piece went viral when
the Colorado All-State Treble Choir sang from
the balconies in a hotel lobby! This a cappella
arrangement of the folk hymn made popular in
the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" utilizes
body percussion, compelling harmonies, and an
authentic vocal style to create an unforgettable
choral piece. Great to open or close a concert!
11514191 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Elijah Rock—arr. Jarrett Roseborough. Elijah's
message and its many transitions recalls the
journey of life and its many transitions. This
exciting, rhythmic arrangement is a welcome
addition to any concert program by advanced high
school, university, and community choirs, sharing
a message of hope and encouragement to carry
out one's life purpose.
11513184 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.35
Freedom's Plow—arr. Joseph Joubert. Poet
Langston Hughes writes, "A long time ago, an
enslaved people heading toward freedom made
up a song: Keep Your Hand on the Plow! Hold
On! The plow plowed a new furrow, and into
that furrow, the freedom seed was dropped.
From that seed a tree grew, for you, and me and
everybody." This is for an advanced choir with an
accomplished accompanist.
11513586 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 3.35
Give Me Jesus—arr. Reginal Wright. A statement
of faith through the voice of the enslaved, this
straightforward and effective setting will resonate
with treble choirs at varying levels.
11514303 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Gonna Ride Up in de Chariot—arr. Jason Max
Ferdinand. Stylized and dynamic, this a cappella
arrangement of the traditional spiritual features
a soprano soloist and a healthy challenge for
your mixed divisi choir. A superb choice for more
advanced choirs for concerts and festivals!
11540963 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
His Eye Is on the Sparrow—arr. Zanaida Robles.
Masterful arranging and a mix of styles and
influences bring grace and power to this treasured
hymn in the Amanda Quist Choral Series. Smooth
a cappella vocal lines and expressive soulful
textures will create a special moment in your
concert! Ideal for experienced vocal jazz choirs.
11514212 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 3.35
Hold On!—arr. Norah Duncan IV. Arranged for a
cappella voices with soprano soloist, this African
American spiritual is well worth the challenge. The
varied choral texture alternates lively counterpoint
with homorhythmic sections. The dynamic final
section layers in the vocal sections with a hair-
raising rhythmic interplay.
11512169 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
I Got Shoes—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. Acclaimed
conductor and arranger Stacey V. Gibbs lends
his signature style to this beloved traditional
spiritual. Vibrant stacked harmonies, call-and-
response interjections, and a joyfully ornamented
"I feel better, Lord" section all add to the growing
excitement of this a cappella arrangement. A
must-have for your choral library!
11563923 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
I Open My Mouth—arr. Adrian Dunn. A powerful
arrangement of this traditional spiritual, the
intensely rhythmic setting makes it a great closer
for advanced high school and older choirs.
Dedicated to Eric Garner and George Floyd.
11512057 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
I'll Stand—Raymond Wise. This original work,
written in the lively style of a concert spiritual,
offers a challenge and rich rewards for the
advanced divisi chorus. Encouraging listeners to
take a stand for what is right, this piece is ideal
for collegiate, community and church choirs, and
social justice and equality events.
11513187 SSAATTB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Jacob's Ladder—arr. Mark Butler. A deeply
evocative arrangement of the familiar spiritual,
this arrangement features a solo throughout,
supported by lush choral harmony combining both
modern and traditional styles. Ideal for advanced
high school, university, community, and festival
choirs, it is suitable for any concert program or a
religious service on a variety of themes.
11513189 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Just Can't Tell It All—Byron Smith. This gospel
choral setting features lively piano accompa-
niment, percussion, and bass parts. The vocal
scoring contributes in significant measure to the
strength of this work. A great opener or closer!
11514218 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
My Good Lord's a-Done-a Been Here—arr.
Stacey V. Gibbs. This joyful spiritual, arranged by
one of the top names in the genre, will work with
any size choir for concerts, festivals, and services.
With very little divisi and plenty of repetition,
this is not only a lot of fun to sing but an ideal
arrangement for building your choir's sound.
11516283 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord—arr.
Adrian Dunn. Featuring a soprano solo, rhythmic
ostinatos, and powerful sustained chords, this
fresh setting of the traditional spiritual is sure to
keep audiences at the edge of their seats!
11537982 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Precious Lord—arr. Roland Carter. Featuring
either a mezzo-soprano or baritone soloist, this
classic a cappella arrangement of the beloved
gospel song is a gem for mature choirs.
11516812 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Psalm 23—Rollo Dilworth. This modern take on
the Psalm 23 text is nothing short of inspired!
Music and text unite perfectly, with unique gospel
chord progressions and lush harmonies.
11513727 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11517666 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Soon Ah Will Be Done—Judy A. Rose. "Soon
ah will be done wid de troubles of the de
world..." Inspired by the traditional spiritual, the
original music is upbeat, rhythmic, vibrant, and
expressive, with modern vocal writing and energy.
An appropriate selection for high school, college,
and community choirs.
11514221 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
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.
11538077 TBB or TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
There Is a Balm in Gilead—arr. Lee R. Kessel-
man. From the opening solo and duet passage
to the a cappella three-part refrain, this setting of
the beloved African-American spiritual uses many
musical textures along with some nontraditional
harmonic ideas. Sure to touch the heart, inspire,
give hope, and challenge, this arrangement is
perfect for both concerts and festivals.
11559601 SSA A Cappella . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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.
Reinforced by a gospel-inspired harmonic palette
and accompaniment, your singers and audience
alike will feel united after performing this piece.
11514798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Wade in the Water—arr. Kevin Phillip Johnson.
Following up on the stellar success of Children, Go
Where I Send Thee, Johnson returns with another
modern gospel setting of a traditional spiritual -
this time for treble choirs with a featured soloist
who has plenty of room for stylized improvisation.
For ensembles that will enjoy the challenge, it's an
exciting concert work not to be overlooked!
11501677 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Craig Courtney. This
haunting and soulful treatment of the well-known
American folk melody includes instrumental
echoes of the spiritual Sometimes I Feel
Like a Motherless Child which adds further
depth of expression. The choral writing is refined
yet simple.
11539984 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
