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I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes—Rollo Dilworth. Your
choirs will enjoy singing this original gospel-
inspired concert setting of the much-loved Psalm
121 text. Fresh gospel harmonies, a dynamite
piano accompaniment, and an upbeat tempo
make this a memorable selection.
11513631 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11513632 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
Just Can't Tell It All—Byron Smith. This
gospel choral setting features lively piano
accompaniment, 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
Lift Your Voice and Sing—Raymond Wise. This
song incorporates texts from Psalm 100 and the
Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing,
and invites everyone into a celebration of song.
This upbeat song written in the gospel style is an
ideal concert opener for advanced high school,
university, and honor choir festivals.
11513191 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
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
Oh, What a Beautiful City—arr. Eurydice V.
Osterman. Set for soloist and a cappella mixed
choir, this sparkling arrangement of the traditional
spiritual stays in only four parts throughout,
making it accessible to school, church, and
university choirs.
11523214 SATB & Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
People Get Ready—Curtis Mayfield/arr. Kyle
Pederson. Immortalized by Rolling Stone as one
of the greatest songs of all time, this gospel-
influenced Curtis Mayfield classic has remained
relevant since its release in 1965. Part of a long
tradition of African American freedom songs that
use train imagery, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
considered this the unofficial anthem of the Civil
Rights Movement. This groovy arrangement
captures the musical style with bluesy vocals and
a riff-filled piano part.
11503271 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
Ride the Chariot—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. With
plenty of rhythmic energy and dynamic contrast,
this lively arrangement of the traditional spiritual
by one of the top names in the choral world is sure
to be a concert highlight for your mixed or treble
choir. Repetition throughout the setting makes it
easy to learn, and the authenticity and stylization
of the texture make it well worthy of study and
performance.
11564411 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child —
arr. David Lantz III. A much-beloved spiritual
is arranged here for choir and piano using
jazz harmonies. The vocal parts are very
accessible, with an opportunity for a soprano
soloist. Your accompanist will enjoy playing the
piano part, taken from the Beloved Spirituals
piano collection (#11380803). For general use
throughout the year.
11414640 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11534438 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Songs of the Spirit—arr. Derric Johnson. Crafted
for Disney's Voices of Liberty, this five-and-half-
minute medley of traditional spirituals meanders
through many moods - great happiness and joy
to deep personal introspection. There are solos,
jazz-infused divisi a cappella harmonies, and
some sections of expanded range. Songs: In That
Great Gettin' Up Mornin'; Sometimes I Feel Like
a Motherless Child; Soon Ah Will Be Done; All
My Trials; Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen;
Deep River and Ride the Chariot.
11510879 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 2.75
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
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
We Shall Overcome —arr. Dareion Malone.
This arrangement of the beloved civil rights
anthem infuses the traditional melody with close
harmonies, subtle elements of jazz, and effective
movement. It is a powerful musical portrayal
of people walking hand in hand as they work
together to become one voice. Your choir will be
united in solidarity, honor the productive struggle
of the past, and remember the continued fight for
peace and justice for all humanity.
11565006 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
When You Walk That Lonesome Valley—arr.
Douglas E. Wagner. This traditional spiritual has
been arranged in a beautifully expressive style
with lyrical musical phrasing. With this piece, your
choir will improve key choral principles such as
line, vowel formation, and executing dynamics
with immense musicality. A B-flat clarinet part
is included in the choral score along with a
C-instrument part as an alternative to the clarinet.
11510602 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Yonder Come Day—arr. Adam Podd & Matt
Podd. With options for bass, percussion,
body percussion, and a cappella singing, this
arrangement of the traditional spiritual from the
Georgia Sea Islands is easy to learn and an
absolute joy to sing. This rootsy rendition brings
a captivating, rhythmic essence that intertwines
rich vocal harmonies, layered counterpoint, and
an exciting call-and-response texture.
11545132 SATB opt. A Cappella. . . . . . . . . 2.50
11545143 SAB opt. A Cappella. . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11545135 TTB opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11539418 TTBB opt. A Cappella. . . . . . . . . 2.50
You Promised—Adrian Dunn. A soul-stirring
original gospel ballad for piano, choir, and solo
that resonates with the unwavering promise of
divine presence, this piece encapsulates the
assurance that, amid life's trials, God remains
steadfast by our side. With room for emotive ad-
libs, it's a moving piece that will leave choirs and
audiences captivated and strengthened.
11565010 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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