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Adult Spirituals, Gospel & Southern Gospel
Go, Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Ryan
Murphy. Pulsating rhythms in the accompa-
niment (piano or orchestra) underpin this
energetic arrangement of a traditional
spiritual. The voice parts progress from a
forthright rendition of the familiar tune at the
beginning to bold and exciting harmonies
by the end. The arrangement will provide
a high-spirited and rousing climax for any
Christmas concert.
11342560 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
11383555 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 30.95
11368869 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 70.95
Go, Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Phil Nitz.
The traditional spiritual is set with an
irresistible soulful groove led by a stylistic
tenor solo and energetic choral background.
The phenomenal orchestration and subtle
harmonic touches make this selection
a true joy for singers and a piece that
congregations and audiences are sure to
love. A great closer for concerts or services.
11514752 SATB & Soloist . . . . . . . . 3.40
Go, Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Adam
Podd & Matt Podd. Opening with a soulful
solo in a slow rubato style, this Christmas
classic really starts kicking with a disco
gospel groove that continues for most
of the arrangement. Gospel harmonies
for the choir respond to and support
the solo throughout. The driving piano
accompaniment is fully notated but also
offers chord symbols so that you can add to
the instrumentation to make it really groove!
11397109 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11397110 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11397111 SSA or SAT . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Go, Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Bryan
Sharpe. Upbeat and accessible, this
a cappella arrangement of a traditional
Christmas spiritual features vocal writing
your choir will sing with ease. With a
stylized approach and subtle creative twists,
stacking voice parts lead into familiar verses
while an optional descant or solo brings it to
a thrilling conclusion.
11618647 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Gotta Whisper, Gotta Shout!—Victor C.
Johnson. This perennial favorite, also
available for SATB, is a fun and energetic
a cappella Christmas spiritual featuring
distinctive dynamic contrasts that both
whisper and shout the good news. Call and
response between soloist and choir adds
interest, and sequencing modulations build
to a rousing finish.
11619060 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Hurry Now to Bethlehem—Ruth Morris
Gray. This fun original Christmas piece in
the style of a spiritual has syncopation and
optional percussion for shaker or other
instruments. Optional solos are sprinkled
throughout, creating call-and-response
moments. The use of multi-meter and
repetition make it easy and fun to learn,
creating an impressive performance.
11348131 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11348132 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . 2.25
Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child—arr.
Lloyd Larson. This joyous gospel anthem
is perfect for any Christmas concert or
worship service. Fun, dynamic, inspira-
tional, and accessible, with spirited rhythms
and distinctive harmonies, it is a rousing
celebration of the birth of Jesus, the
wonderful Child! If you want to kick it up a
notch, add the phenomenal P/A CD or rhythm
parts. No matter which way you perform it,
this is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
8059899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10067498 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10452020 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 3.25
11567245 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
8059900 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8059901 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 34.95
Jesus, What a Wonderful Child—arr. Rollo
Dilworth. There's nothing like a good
gospel anthem to communicate joy to
your congregation, and this exuberant
arrangement combines the spiritual
and gospel traditions in the finest
sense. Include trumpets, piano, bass
and drums with your singers for a spirited
celebration of Christ's birth.
10029986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10515981 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10029988 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
10029990E Instrumental Parts ePrint 28.80
Joy to the World!—arr. Matt Podd. It's a high-
energy, gospel-infused take on one of the
most treasured Christmas carols of all
time. Rhythmic syncopation, repeated riffs,
gospel harmonies that climb in inversion,
and plenty of melodic blue notes add up to
an explosion of joy for mixed, treble or tenor-
bass choirs! The fully notated piano part
includes all the right riffs and turnarounds,
and there are optional charts for drum set
and bass, too. Not to be missed!
11196263 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10993678 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10993679 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10993681 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Love Is the Reason Why—Lyn Rowell/arr.
Phil Nitz. In a bluesy gospel style led by
a soulful tenor solo, this energetic tune
recorded by the Gaithers celebrates Jesus'
love displayed in his birth and death.
Speaking of the Christmas story as well
as the cross, grave, and resurrection, this
arrangement can be programmed during
the Christmas season or throughout the
year to celebrate God's love given to us
through Jesus.
11514766 SATB & Soloist . . . . . . . . 3.40
Magnificat—M. Roger Holland II. Based
on Luke 1:46-55, this gospel-style anthem
features cantor ad lib on the verses
and choir and assembly on the refrains
(reproducible part included). The piano
accompaniment adds punctuation, and an
electric bass part is available. The octavo
also includes guitar chords and notes on the
origin and performance practice.
11413189 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11413190 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . 3.50
O Holy Night—arr. Cliff Duren. Bringing
new life to this all-time favorite and timeless
Christmas song, this arrangement begins
gently, then moves through several solos
with choral backup to end full-out gospel-style
with great piano support. Make this anthem
the highlight of your Christmas program as
you sing in praise to our Savior. 7:48
11395477 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
11395478 Accompaniment CD . . . 29.99
11395479 Orchestration CD-ROM 74.99
Rise Up and Go Tell It!—arr. Anthony
Giamanco. Two spirituals about the
shepherds are paired in this exciting setting
which begins with Rise Up, Shepherds and
segues into Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Flexible and fun to sing, it is scored for two
parts in any voice combination and includes
solo lines and the option to include the
congregation or audience.
11396631 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow—arr. Greg
Gilpin. This traditional Christmas spiritual has
a lively gospel feel, conservative ranges, and
a syncopated piano accompaniment. Clever
voice leading, stacking harmonies, and just
the right amount of repetition make this well-
paced arrangement easy to learn and a joy
to sing. A perfect addition to your Christmas
concert or service!
10509893 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10990316 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . 2.50
11501639 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10990271 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow—arr. Jack
Schrader. Written in a relaxed swing style,
this is a wonderful arrangement of one of
the most popular Christmas spirituals. The
fun, stylized piano part can be combined
with a full orchestration of woodwinds,
brass, rhythm, percussion, harp, and strings
to create a great choice for adult or youth
choirs in either church or school.
3092459 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11514362 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3092467 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
3114444 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 89.95
Rise Up, Shepherd, Go Tell It!—arr. Lloyd
Larson. Joy abounds in this creative pairing
of Rise Up, Shepherd and Go! Tell It on the
Mountain. Starting in a slow 12/8, it quickly
shifts gears, settling into a nice gospel
groove. Key and meter changes signal the
entrance of the second carol, and the tag
briefly combines the two spirituals. Expertly
crafted, it's great fun to sing.
11393826 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11393827 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.95
The Savior's Birth—Marques L. A. Garrett.
Effectively combining an ancient Latin text
and three traditional Christmas spirituals
(Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary
Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your
Pretty Little Baby?), this a cappella setting
sparkles with rhythmic intensity and joy
for the Christmas season. From Carols for
Choirs 6.
11512368 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
11563686 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
11563687 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
The Shepherd's Spiritual—arr. Donald
Moore. Here's a swingin' gospel treatment
of Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow that your
ensemble will enjoy singing year after year!
It's a great confidence builder, an exciting
audience pleaser, and just plain fun for
all involved, especially when you use the
tambourine part!
11397074 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . 2.50
11365813 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.25
10583538 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3126398 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11559597 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Sing Noel Medley—arr. David Hamilton.
Ignite the exuberance of the Christmas
season with this inspired pairing of two
marvelous titles: African Noel and Go, Tell
it on the Mountain. The authentic African
rhythms translate naturally to the spiritual and
give it a vibrant freshness. And, the addition
of soloist and even children's choir open up
more possibilities for choirs of all ages to
combine for a mass presentation. This is the
centerpiece of your Holiday concert, worship
service, pageant or school assembly
.
10015755 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
10015758 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 79.99
There's a Baby in the Stable—Brad Nix. A
feel-good seasonal anthem, this good-
natured original spiritual is fun to sing
with easily learned choral parts, a hint of
barbershop harmony, and mostly stepwise
writing. Solo opportunities and a descant
that can be performed by a children's choir
provide plenty of flexible performance options
.
11000116 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy—arr.
Victor C. Johnson. This arrangement of a
favorite West Indies carol will showcase
your lowest voices. Perform with shaker,
claves, and congas to enhance the rhythmic
energy of the bright Caribbean song.
11503306 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11503307 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11503308 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
What Did You Say Was the Baby's
Name?—William J. Gaither/arr. Dennis
Allen. From the musical, His Name Is
Jesus, comes this soulful arrangement of
one of Gaither's most treasured Christmas
songs. With a half-time gospel feel, your
congregation will enjoy this arrangement
for soloist, choir, and orchestra.
11213606 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89
11603135E Instrumental Parts Rhythm
Charts ePrint . . . . . . . . . 24.99
11603136E Orchestration ePrint . . . 75.99
Wonderful Child—arr. John Helgen. Your
choir will love this new setting of the joyful
African-American spiritual, and so will your
piano player! John Helgen has expanded
upon the original song with warm jazz
harmonies and a lively middle section that
steadily builds to a dynamic ending. "Glory,
glory, glory let the heavens ring!" The perfect
addition to your Christmas repertoire!
11199574 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Worship His Glory, Worship the King —
Mary McDonald. A driving gospel-like
anthem that praises the newborn baby.
With B3 organ and lots of rhythmic energy,
this piece will have hearts raised in song.
"God has sent his son, Glory to the One,
Glory to the King."
11201571 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11201572 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
11201573 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 79.95
