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Go to cart New Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 28 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

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