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H Precious Lord, Take My Handarr. Jack
Schrader. Beginning in a traditional a cappella
choral style verse, this grand old classic moves
to a slow and steady authentic gospel groove.
The accompaniment CD is superior, but the piano
accompaniment is something that better pianists
will want to "sink their teeth into."
1966811 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
1966829 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8064592 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Ht Ride the Chariotarr. William Smith. A strong,
rhythmic arrangement that gives you a chance to
feature a soprano solo. A cappella.
568170 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60
l Room at the Welcome Tablearr. Craig
Curry. Part of the appeal of American spirituals
is the way they can shake off the trials of this
life and look ahead to the glories of heaven. Two
exuberant spirituals, Welcome Table and Plenty
Good Room, are combined in this joyful rendition
which is appropriate for church and school choirs.
This arrangement has it all: a cheerful solo, spirited
vocals with a great bass line, and a top-notch piano
accompaniment that is jazzy, funky, and generous
on harmonic color.
10454604 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Shut De DoRandy Stonehill/arr. Fettke & Grassi.
"Shut de do, light de candle, everything's alright..."
Now available with accompaniment, Caribbean
islands-style, Randy Stonehill's immensely popular
spiritual reaches new heights! Whether or not your
choir has already performed the famous a cappella
version, this is an absolute must for choirs at all
levels! Highly recommended!
10305351 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10305352 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10305353 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10305354 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10305356 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 29.95
10305357 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10305358 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
Sing and Shout Together, ChildrenMary
McDonald. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot lays the
foundation for this laid-back gospel arrangement.
The careful attention to detail in both the vocal and
piano parts gives this choral an authentic sound
while still being attainable by choirs large and small.
You can't help but move to this one!
10338874 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Sit Down, Servantarr. Larry Shackley. This
brilliant arrangement of the traditional spiritual Sit
Down, Servant boasts a swinging accompaniment
for 4-hand or 2-hand piano, solid choral writing,
break-out moments, and a rousing finish that will
have singers and listeners alike rising out of their
seats! "I just got to heaven and I can't sit down!"
10340282 SATB with 4-Hand Piano. . . . 2.05
10340283 SSA with 4-Hand Piano. . . . . 1.95
10340284 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Soon and Very SoonAndrae Crouch/arr. Jack
Schrader. Andrae Crouch has a well-deserved
reputation for creating phenomenal spirituals, and
Jack's arrangement maintains all the flavor of the
original. This true gem has become a favorite in
many choir rooms and sanctuaries across the globe!
1909456 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3092277 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10360884 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3025640 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
1909464 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
9506717 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 20.00
5349238 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Ht Soon Ah Will Be Donearr. William Dawson.
Another in the series of authentic African-American
spirituals from the pen of William Dawson, this
remains consistently popular year after year!
568717 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Steal Away to Jesusarr. Edward Eicher. In
this expressive arrangement of the great African-
American spiritual, the composer looks forward to
the time spent in eternity with the Savior. A sense of
longing and peaceful resolve permeate this setting
that is both a lovely choral moment and a deep
expression of the redeemed soul.
10368665 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
lt Thank You LordMary Ellen Kerrick. This joyful
original spiritual is full of energy and praise for all of
God's great goodness. The expertly written vocals
make this piece great fun to sing and hear, and the
solo sings in call and response with the choir.
10454066 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
This Little Light of Minearr. Mark Hayes. Mark
Hayes' incomparable arranging style is evident in
every measure of this extraordinary gospel-rock
setting! With a good mix of unison, two-part and
fully voiced chorals, easy-to-feel syncopations,
and a supportive piano accompaniment, it will be
an exciting showcase for your choir! Add live brass
and rhythm or the hot accompaniment track for an
unforgettable spiritual experience!
3303230 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068302 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3303231 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
3303232 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
This Little Light of Minearr. Mark Patterson.
After a stirring, soulful beginning that includes
three optional solos, the piece explodes with
radiance and joy accented by the festive punch of
an optional tambourine.
10339313 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10029130 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H This Little Light of Minearr. Joel Raney. Your
choir will really love learning and performing this
exciting arrangement of the well-known spiritual.
Original material sets up the spiritual, which opens
with unison children's choir, giving the piece a
sense of innocence. The energy and excitement
that builds is unbelievable, and when you reach
that final verse, the added hand-claps just put it
"over the top!"
8056691 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10046685 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8056692 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8056693 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 24.95
Total PraiseRichard Smallwood/arr. Patrick
Barrett & Doreen Rao. "You are the source of my
strength, You are the strength of my life..." This
was a big contemporary hit a decade or more
ago, and it is still as meaningful today in this
powerful arrangement. "...I lift my hands in total
praise to you."
10280032 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10439105 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10280032C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
H True LightKeith Hampton. Opening phrases
of the traditional spiritual This Little Light of Mine
launch this exciting work into Keith Hampton's
original words and music, which feature a sixteen-
measure soprano solo sung to lines from tenth-
century poet Grigor Narekatzi's Book of Mournful
Chants: "Don't let the light that You've given me
die, And don't desert my mind. But let the one
who serves You Praise You again and again." The
repeated responses "He lives in us as True Light"
and "God gave the world True Light" give solid
impact to every phrase. School and church choirs
will revel in the spiritual depth and driving rhythmic
feel of this extraordinarily soulful choral!
3700850 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Wade in the Waterarr. Aaron David Miller. A
high-energy, jazzy treatment of the popular African-
American spiritual, with a straightforward approach,
makes this a pleasure to sing in the choir room and
exceptional in performance. You'll find a variety of
uses for this anthem throughout the year.
10310953 SATB opt. Soprano or
Tenor Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Wade in the Waterarr. Mark Hayes. Blues
nuances and stylized vocals that are easy to
master and great fun to sing characterize this
dynamic arrangement of this traditional spiritual.
Great for school or church, it includes optional
solos that allow you to showcase a single singer
or section and a remarkable accompaniment for
piano, four hands, that features the composer's
distinctive touch.
10295077 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10295076 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10295078 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Waitin' for the MorninPepper Choplin. Pepper
Choplin weaves a hopeful text with an energetic
melody, call-and-response vocals, and options for
a cappella singing to create an engaging affirmation
of faith. "And when the darkness tries to overcome,
it won't last forever and will soon be done, so I'm
waitin' for the mornin' when the sun is gonna rise."
10425009 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
We're Gonna Shine Our Light!Vicki Tucker
Courtney. From the freely sung opening solo to the
rhythmic drive of an electrifying chorus, this song is
fun for everyone. Affirming the joy we receive from
sharing the good news, this anthem encourages us
to take the message to the world.
10367737 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t We're Gonna Worship Christ the KingPepper
Choplin. Feature your SATB choir and soloist in this
original a cappella spiritual! Pepper Choplin has
created a call-and-response anthem that nearly
sings itself, while retaining his well-known spirited
and spiritual-like style. Your choir and congregation
will find it irresistible!
10307702 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
H When the Saints Go Marching Inarr. John
Rutter. Guaranteed to raise the roof! All the potential
of this spiritual cooker is realized in John Rutter's
full-blown arrangement. There's even a little taste
of Battle Hymn thrown in... "Glory, Hallelujah!"
1749993 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1778828 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
Ht Witnessarr. Jack Halloran. If you are looking
for a spiritual that will really show the musicality
of your choir, try this Jack Halloran SSAATTBB
a cappella setting of this traditional spiritual. Perfect
for concert or festival.
1612530 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H WitnessJack Halloran/arr. Dick Bolks. Dick
Bolks has taken this Jack Halloran classic and
made it accessible for accompanied or a cappella
choirs while retaining the enthusiasm of the
original. Now available for mixed, treble or male
choirs, this is guaranteed to be the highlight of your
music year!
3260411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
3291523 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10366147 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10458827 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H Worthy to Be PraisedByron J. Smith. Opening
rubato, this robust work soon breaks into a driving
gospel feel that will raise the roof! If you're looking
for an anthem that will give your congregation a
rousing worship experience, this is definitely worth
looking at!
1896430 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10452930 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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