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Sacred Concert & Spirituals
Hallelujah, Amen—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs.
Inspired by the famous Handel chorus
"Hallelujah, amen," this a cappella setting
captures the spirit of the original work along
with a fresh, joyful harmonic language.
Playful metric changes and rhythmic
syncopations make this piece a great
teaching tool with high performance value.
11593432 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal—arr. Mark
Hayes. Mark Hayes delivers a masterpiece
with his arrangement of this nineteenth-
century American shape-note standard!
The brilliant four-hand (optional two-hand)
piano accompaniment and inventive choral
treatment accentuate the celebratory
text. Accessible and energetic, this highly
effective selection is sure to become a
favorite of singers and audience!
10307596 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10307597 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10307598 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10307599 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal—arr.
Alice Parker. Now all choirs can enjoy
this famous hymn tune arranged by Alice
Parker, originally written for the Robert
Shaw Chorale. The strong walking pulse
and juxtaposed motives have made it
exceptionally popular for over 50 years.
4004693 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
3147212 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
10047605 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
Hear My Prayer—Moses Hogan. Dedica-
ted to the memory of Jester Hairston,
this original spiritual by Moses Hogan is
a reverent prayer of hope. For a cappella
mixed voices, its quiet but dramatic rubato
style is powerfully moving.
3289634 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.35
Hold Me, Rock Me—Brian Tate. This
original makes clever use of texts from a
variety of popular spirituals. Anyone who
has ever yearned for belonging will relate
to its message, and will enjoy the feeling of
being rocked by its satisfying music!
8067260 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10512724 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
10031160 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11395860 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Hold On—arr. Dan Davison. In this
traditional spiritual arrangement, accented
rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive
piano part drive the energetic vitality, while
counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato
section provide vocal contrast. Ranges are
small and very accessible to younger choirs
or developing choirs at the middle or high
school levels. Add the optional brake drum
for even greater effect!
11198198 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11501665 SA(T)B . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
11501623 SA or Two-Part . . . . ME 2.50
11370913 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11501647 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
How Can I Keep from Singing? (A
Gospel Setting)—Greg Gilpin. Here's
a supercharged gospel-style setting of a
traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new
look at a timeless American poem. This one
has it all - a wide-open solo for your best
gospel singer, an accompaniment that's
fine as is or can be embellished at will by
your pianist, and handclaps from the very
first measure that'll quickly spread through
your audience or congregation!
10352316 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
3298161 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.50
10352293 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10192345 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11370904 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
How Can I Keep from Singing?—
Gwyneth Walker. This Robert Lowry hymn
dates back to the 1800s in the United
States. References to persecution, once
thought to refer to early Quakers, may be
heard in the modernized lyrics - yet faith
and courage prevail. This arrangement
emphasizes the celebratory and life-
affirming aspects of the song.
3062221 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
3270741 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
10036808 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
I Am the Fiery Life—Lee R. Kesselman.
Setting Hildegard of Bingen's text, this
original work for treble choir features
mixed meter and propulsive rhythms
that feel entrancingly relentless. Close
harmonies conjure color and shimmering
textures throughout. It is the third in a
set of songs that feature medieval texts
and can be paired with Ad amore and O
frondens virga.
11592943 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
I Believe—Mark A. Miller. Written in a lyrical
style, this beautiful choral can be used for
any occasion. The sentiment of the text
"I believe in the sun, even when it's not
shining" springs forth with inspiration and
sends thoughts toward hope.
10335690 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
10757190 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
10907411 String Quintet /Piano . 49.95
10907412 Full Orchestration . . . 149.95
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 . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
I Hear America Singing—Andre J.
Thomas. This dynamite selection quotes
the spiritual Walk Together, Children and
offers driving rhythmic excitement straight
through to its exuberant conclusion! A
superb choice for concert, festival, or
patriotic programs for singers of all ages.
Impressive, especially with the optional
parts for wind ensemble or orchestra!
1873785 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
3303186 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.95
3294820 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10513109 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10810602 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
3303187 Concert Band . . . . . . . 39.95
3302370 Orchestration . . . . . . . 69.95
I Sing Because I'm Happy—arr. Kenneth
Padden/adapt. Rollo Dilworth. Adapted
from the gospel-style interpretation of
the hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow
originally performed and recorded by the
Georgia Mass Choir, this setting is an
inspirational choice for gospel, church,
and concert choirs.
10451977 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
11614978 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
10928292 Two-Part or SA . . . . . .M 2.35
10573396 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
I Wanna Be Ready—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs.
A spectacular setting of the traditional
spiritual, this a cappella arrangement brims
with excitement and harmonic energy
throughout. Beginning in major, it then
moves to minor to portray the longing for
the future described in the text. A return to
major builds in excitement before a grand
ending that will thrill your singers and
audience alike.
11609190 SATB divisi . . . . . . . MA 3.50
I Will Lift My Eyes—Michael John Trotta.
The resounding harmonies in this a cappella
setting are carefully crafted with optional
tenor notes for flexible SATB or SAB choirs.
With an uplifting message based on Psalm
121, the straightforward setting allows your
choir to sing expressively. Equally useful for
concerts or services, this beautiful original
work utilizes closer harmonies and cluster
cadences to effectively portray the text.
11538288 SATB, opt. Tenor . . ME 2.95
I Will Sing—Michael Engelhardt. "What will
I do with the portion given to me? I will sing."
This fantastic work, written in a gospel style
with an ecumenical text that challenges
each of us to make the most of the lives
we've been given, is a perfect piece for any
setting, and makes a great closer!
11195665 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11537023 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11316566 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
I'll Fly Away—Albert E. Brumley/arr.
Jonathan Rodgers. A showcase for treble
choirs, this arrangement of the gospel
song breathes new life and energy into a
standard. Featuring soloists and a small
group throughout, this spirited rendition
is a cappella with exciting and rhythmic
harmonies that divide into many parts
layered throughout the arrangement.
11618472 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . MA 3.40
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.
11567951 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11567952 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
I'll Fly Away—arr. Craig Courtney. This
wonderful arrangement of the old gospel
favorite by Albert E. Brumley will both
please and delight your congregation. A
challenging, exciting, yet accessible four-
hand accompaniment will be a treat for
your more accomplished musicians and will
provide life and lift to the singers.
10667323 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10667324 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10667325 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
I'm Building Me a Home—arr. Anthony
Trecek-King. This lesser-known spiritual
has a theme of resilience and home
presented chorally in a call and response
format. With considerable flexibility for
improvisation, inflections and note bending
by the chorus, or even the addition of an
improvised soloist throughout, this authentic
setting presents a wonderful a cappella
show piece for more mature choirs.
10873341 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11592991 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.15
11369362 CD-On My Way . . . . . 16.95
I'm Gonna Sing 'til the Spirit Moves in
My Heart—arr. Moses Hogan. The multi-
layered texture of this powerful original
spiritual is both challenging and invigorating.
1962638 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
10425113 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.35
10393891 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
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