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Sacred Concert, Spirituals & Gospel
Sacred Concert,
Spirituals & Gospel
Achieved Is the Glorious Work (from
"The Creation")—Franz Joseph Haydn/
arr. Matthew Michaels. An excellent
choice for contest or festival, this chorus
from Haydn's "The Creation" offers a
superb introduction to Classical style.
Available for both mixed and treble
choirs, this work is perfect for school and
community choirs alike.
3003076 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
11641947 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
3302424 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body
Down—arr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory.
This spiritual setting is a popular choice
with festival choirs, as are many of the
outstanding arrangements by Paul Caldwell
and Sean Ivory.
10020549 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
10008059 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
All Things New—Elaine Hagenberg.
Known for her exquisite lyricism and
soaring melodies, Hagenberg delivers
an exceptional original setting of Frances
Havergal's text that provides a message
of hope that is so needed. A shimmering
accompaniment and easily learned vocal
lines open this up to choirs of all sizes for
concert or service use.
11375949 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11594021 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Alle, Alleluia—Bruce W. Tippette.
Rhythmic energy abounds in this exciting
setting of a simple "Alleluia" text. Set in 10/8,
the asymmetrical meter gives a repetitive
groove that is engaging and fun to sing for
each voice part. Dynamic contrasts and
contemporary harmonies complete the
package of this outstanding concert work
for high school and community choirs.
11674788 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11348183 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
11348184 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Alleluia—Elaine Hagenberg. This joyous
and rhythmic a cappella setting of St.
Augustine's text in a buoyant 7/8 meter
is brimming with vitality and energy. The
contrasting middle section offers expansive
lines and lush harmonies which propel
the music into exciting key changes and
a climactic ending. A wonderful opening
selection for more advanced mixed choirs!
11196226 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 3.25
Alleluia, Allelu!—Ruth Morris Gray.
Created with rhythmic phrases, mixed
meter, and a simple Latin and English
text, this a cappella opening selection is a
wonderful teaching and performance piece
for middle or high school mixed choirs.
Repetition, clean vocal harmonies, and
the use of handclaps help in learning and
retention.
11671073 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Alleluia, lauda—Gordon Grant Badgett.
Combining complex rhythmic patterns
with lush a cappella harmonies, this work
embodies the celebratory nature of this
Latin psalm. With its ever-changing meter
and soaring melodies, this challenging yet
highly rewarding piece is a great addition to
any program for the advanced a cappella
choir.
11682751 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 3.30
Antiphonal Fanfare—Andy Beck. An
outstanding opening selection at any time
of year, this vibrant piece features joyful
English and Latin text, with a pronunciation
guide included. Call-and-response figures
as well as countermelodies provide
an engaging introduction to two-part
singing and work well as a processional
or antiphonally, as the title suggests. An
optional trumpet part enhances the texture,
available as a free download from the
publisher's website.
11641790 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
The Awakening—Joseph Martin. If
you are looking for a dramatic concert/
festival work, be sure to look at this one!
The glory of music is treated with great
depth and musical-textual imagery in this
deeply moving selection, which offers a
rare opportunity to showcase your choir's
musicianship. "Let Music Live!" This will
make a lasting impression on your singers
and audiences. Stunning!
3027786 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10299072 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
1995612 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
3066867 Instrumental Parts . . . 70.00
The Battle of Jericho—arr. Moses Hogan.
This setting of the traditional spiritual is a
showpiece for more advanced choirs and
a superlative example of the compositional
skills of Moses Hogan. From the opening
ostinato rhythms to the thrilling conclusion,
the drama and intensity of this work are truly
extraordinary.
3017027 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
10456273 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
10456286 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
Benedicite—Paul David Thomas. Ideal
as a concert opener, this energetic
work features a driving piano part and
thoughtful vocal writing. A lyrical middle
section offers lovely contrast before
building to a thrilling finale. Accessible to
learn and enjoyable to sing!
11641400 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11641401 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Bound For the Promised Land (On
Jordan's Stormy Banks)—Luke Woodard.
This a cappella setting of the familiar hymn
text blends contemporary and barbershop
harmonies into a fresh arrangement. With
the addition of percussion, it becomes an
energetic, rhythmic piece well suited to both
concert programs and church services.
11681445 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Byem' Bye—arr. Maya Cooper. Calm and
serene, this arrangement of the traditional
African American spiritual reveals the
mystery of the stars coming out one by one
in the night sky. The text follows a repetitive
pattern as it counts stars, while an ethereal
piano accompaniment highlights a feeling of
illumination and wonder.
11620696 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.50
Cantate Canon—Mark Burrows. Using
the traditional Cantate Domino text as well
as English lyrics, this selection is ideal for
elementary and middle school ensembles.
The stackable melody spans a conservative
six-note range that works well for changing
voices, and an additive form makes part
singing intuitive. Easy to learn and satisfying
to sing, it's effective at any time of year!
11676989 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11676990 Two-Part or SSA . . .ME 2.50
Cantate Domino—Mark Hayes. Pure
energy from start to finish, this dynamic
original work incorporates both Latin and
English lyrics that are brought to life by the
toccata-like piano accompaniment. Vocal
layering facilitates teaching, mixed meter
enhances text declamation, and driving
syncopations propel the piece toward a
dramatic ending.
10089736 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11641361 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11195622 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10089738 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Cantate Domino—Nancy Hill Cobb.
Fresh, singable melodic lines and a logical
ABA-Coda form make this original work
a perfect choice for any two-part choir. A
pronunciation guide for the Latin is written
in the vocal parts, and performance notes
are also included. The melodies have
no difficult leaps or accidentals, which
simplifies teaching, sight-reading, and
memorization.
11592521 SATB or Two-Part
Mixed . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
3192275 Two-Part or SA or
TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Cantate Domino—Michael John Trotta.
Energetic and rhythmic, this setting of the
traditional Latin text is the perfect concert
opener. Stepwise voice leading, prepared
dissonances, and moderate ranges make
this work accessible, while lush a cappella
harmonies and exciting tempo changes
make it engaging to all who sing and hear
it. Alternate English lyrics are also included.
11616221 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
City Called Heaven—arr. Josephine
Poelinitz. If you have an expressive
soloist, consider this slow, soulful spiritual
arrangement, expertly edited by Henry Leck
of the Indianapolis Children's Choir.
1841709 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.90
3280922 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
Come and Go (To That Land)—arr.
Brandon A. Boyd. Brimming with upbeat
gospel style, this arrangement partners two
traditional spirituals, Come and Go to That
Land and I'll Be Singing Up There. With a
stylized piano accompaniment that can be
further enhanced with bass and drums,
an opportunity to feature soloists, and a
stacking gospel bridge that vamps right
until the close, it's a strong and memorable
closer for either concerts or services.
11591420 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
Come By Here—arr. Kyle Pederson. This
sensitive setting of the spiritual Kum Bah
Ya is not to be missed. In one spot the
piano plays a guided improvisation
over the choir singing neutral syllables.
In another there is the option to sing
unaccompanied. An emotional high point
occurs when the sections each sing out
their situations, "longing, falling, hiding,"
then answer together, "You are here."
This work hits every high mark in terms
of vocal writing, a skillful accompaniment,
and a beautiful effect.
11199621 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
Confitemini Domino—Victor C. Johnson.
This energetic setting of the traditional Latin
text is ideal for developing middle school
choirs. A mixed-meter introduction followed
by energetic syncopation and a contrasting
middle section make this a great piece for
any festival or concert.
11503178 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.05
11503179 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11677192 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11503274 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.99
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