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SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL
I'll Fly Away—Albert E. Brumley/arr. Faith
Zimmer. Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass
arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or
tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano
and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band - the fiddle
part is included in the octavo, and lead sheets are
available for the bluegrass band on the publisher's
website. It's an upbeat and joyful addition to any
concert or service.
11567951 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11567952 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Just Can't Tell It All—Byron J. Smith. With joyful
music and lyrics, this original concert gospel work
features lively piano accompaniment, percussion,
and bass parts. Written for either mixed or tenor-
bass choirs, the vocal scoring contributes in
significant measure to its strength. A great opener
or closer!
11564950 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Keep Yo' Lamps—arr. Rosephanye Powell. A
traditional field shout, singers will enjoy learning
this spiritual presented with care and authenticity.
Percussive part writing supports the powerful
melody, creating a driving rhythm that will keep
audiences on the edge of their seats. It's a
wonderful programming option at any time of year.
11569224 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
A Little Talk with Jesus—arr. Raymond Wise.
This arrangement is a fast-paced setting of the
traditional spiritual, suitable and exciting for
intermediate to advanced choirs. It will surely stir
audiences as it modulates from key to key.
11564905 SAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
My Lord! What a Morning—Cedric Dent. Open-
ing with a soulful chorus that expresses deep
sentiment, the texture opens up to vividly describe
falling stars in the A section. The contrasting
B section poignantly alludes to the impending
second coming of the Son of God as the catalyst
behind this celestial event.
11564965 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings
Flow—Mark Butler. Immerse your ensemble
in a collision of classical and gospel influences.
Luscious harmonies, captivating modulations,
and irresistibly singable vocal lines support an
improvised solo in the signature gospel style. An
impressive accompaniment can be augmented
by the optional instrumental accompaniment.
An exciting challenge for church, collegiate, or
community choirs!
11564975 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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
Sign Me Up (with "Roll, Jordan, Roll")—
Brandon A. Boyd. Here is an original concert
gospel work with a fierce piano accompaniment
that will bring excitement and variety to your next
performance. Quoting the familiar spiritual Roll,
Jordan, Roll and with repeated percussive effects
in the empowering lyrics, this piece bridges styles
and context to create a variety of educational
opportunities along with a high performance value.
A great closer!
11564982 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Standin' in the Need of Prayer (Ni Mimi, Oh,
Bwana)—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. A vibrant a
cappella setting of the beloved spiritual, this
arrangement opens with a short and expressive
solo and quickly breaks into a rhythmic groove
featuring lively African percussion and powerful
vocal harmonies. One Swahili phrase meaning
"It's me, O Lord" punctuates the piece, including
a soaring treble trio in the middle and an optional
closing descant.
11604577 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
The Storm Is Passing Over—Charles Albert
Tindley/arr. Adam & Matt Podd. Feel the rhythm,
embrace the joy, and let your spirits soar with this
vibrant rendition of a gospel standard. Perfect for
both sacred and secular occasions, this upbeat
concert gospel arrangement will infuse your choir
performance with infectious and uplifting energy.
From its punchy rhythms to its soul-stirring
harmonies, every note resonates with a message
of hope and resilience.
11569865 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11596214 TTB or TTB(B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Swing Down—arr. Ken Burton. Drawing on a
diversity of styles including jazz, classical,
barbershop, and traditional African influences,
this spirited and engaging rendition of a well-
known spiritual is a wonderful choice for more
advanced choirs.
11564990 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
There Is a Balm in Gilead—arr. Ysaÿe M. Barn-
well. A beautiful setting of the traditional spiritual,
this treble arrangement employs a cascading
harmonic figure that expands from unison all the
way to a perfect fourth and a rocking feel that
embodies the feeling of a balm. Updated by a
scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's
works, this version includes a keyboard reduction,
additional dynamics, and notes on the piece. It
has also been transposed up a minor third from
the original key, making it accessible to school,
church, and community choirs of a variety of ages.
11572361 Four-Part Treble or SSAA . . . . . 2.65
There Is a Balm in Gilead—arr. Lee R.
Kesselman. 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
Tryin' to Get Home—arr. Anthony Trecek-King.
Originally crafted by an enslaved population
over generations and passed down through oral
tradition, this traditional spiritual is now arranged
for a cappella treble voices and optional violin.
This setting encourages singers to improvise in
a variety of ways to capture the raw style of the
spiritual.
11593008 SSA w/ opt. Violin . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Wanna Die Easy When I Die—arr. Ysaÿe M.
Barnwell. Made famous by Sweet Honey in the
Rock, this a cappella arrangement is newly
engraved by a scholarly committee dedicated
to Dr. Barnwell's works, and now features an
optional alto solo, separate lines for baritones and
basses, and more dynamics to help shape the
vocal lines. Though there is divisi, the harmonies
are accessible, and the thick choral texture makes
the message of this traditional spiritual even more
impactful.
11593460 SATB divisi or SSAATBB . . . . . 2.85
The Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Paul Smith. From
the VOCES8 Foundation Choral Series, this is an
approachable and affecting arrangement of the
well-known folk song. Optional soloists and slow-
moving accompanying parts create a haunting,
eerie yet beautiful effect. The parts are not difficult
but require care in balance and tuning to draw out
the most from the piece.
11593455 SATTB or SATBB . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
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
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