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Spirituals & Gospel Selections
n Music Down in My SoulMoses Hogan.
Premiered at the World Choral Symposium in
Minneapolis, this gospel praise song was inspired
by the spiritual Over My Head. The dynamic
piano accompaniment adds to the excitement,
making this a fantastic choral feature or concert
closer. Exuberant!
3297947 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8061470 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
My Good Lord's Done Been Herearr. Andre J.
Thomas. Andre Thomas' arranging genius is clearly
evident in this exhilarating setting of a lesser-known
spiritual. Featuring a soprano or tenor soloist, and
complemented by an incredibly exciting piano
accompaniment, this vibrant work is a "must" for
better choirs! Highly recommended!
10061332 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10061335 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Ht My Soul's Been Anchored in the LordMoses
Hogan. This traditional spiritual will really come to
life for your choir in this dynamic setting!
3193505 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht Nothin' Gonna Stumble My FeetGreg Gilpin
& John Parker. If you buy only one new spiritual
setting this year for your a cappella choir, this is the
one you want! Brimming with dynamic contrasts,
rhythmic nuances and textual percussiveness, it
is an absolute thrill to sing and hear. "When I go
to walk that golden street, nothin' gonna stumble,
stumble my feet!"
10045946 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10066278 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10274237 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10066279 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
n O Mary, Don't You Weep (Tell Martha Not
to Mourn)arr. Rollo Dilworth. This setting of
a popular African-American spiritual uses the
traditional text, while the harmonic, melodic and
rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style.
The energetic refrain is presented first in unison
and then in harmony while the verses are softer,
more reflective and hopeful. The final section
builds in intensity, with optional repeats, to a rich
and powerful fortissimo. An outstanding choice for
concert and festival programming!
10298012 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10298241 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
l Oh Happy DayEdwin R. Hawkins/arr. Roger
Emerson. Featured in the movie "Sister Act II," this
gospel powerhouse was a big hit in 1969 for The
Edwin Hawkins Singers. Previously available only
in digital format, this arrangement continues to be
popular with school and community choirs!
10455235 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10010075E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10455236 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10010076E Three-Part Treble Equal
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10455237 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10010077E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10010078 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95
Oh Happy DayEdwin R. Hawkins/arr. Hayes.
The Edwin Hawkins Singers had a huge hit with
this powerhouse gospel song back in 1969,
and it's still going strong! Mark Hayes' gospel-
rock arrangement captures all the excitement
of the original, and it gives you an opportunity
to highlight a favorite soloist or two in front of
the choir.
10274896 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10274897 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10274898 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10274899 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10274900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
10274901 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 45.00
H Order My StepsGlenn Burleigh/arr. Schrader.
Nominated for "Song of the Year" for the 1995 Dove
Awards and recorded by the Brooklyn Tabernacle
Choir, Glenn Burleigh's Order My Steps celebrates
15 years of inspirational performances. This choral
setting by Jack Schrader will give your choir the
opportunity to sing an authentic gospel piece in an
easy to learn setting with tight harmonies. This is a
passionate prayer for guidance and a captivating,
hypnotic statement your choir will want to sing
again and again!
8020331 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
8064492 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10009728 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
8020349 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8020356 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 24.95
n Peace, Like a Riverarr. Joel Raney. The
traditional spiritual is partnered with Amazing
Grace and complemented with an optional gospel-
style 4-hand piano part. The result is a wonderful
arrangement that's both fun and rich - a perfect
choice for both worship and concert settings.
10360878 SATB with Opt.
4-Hand Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10360879 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10360880 Instrumental Parts
Piano 4-Hands . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
Peaceful RiverMary Donnelly & George L.
O. Strid. A graceful new melody is paired with
the traditional I've Got Peace Like a River in this
straightforward partner-song arrangement for
singers with limited vocal range. Each voice part
need only learn sixteen measures to succeed!
10275061 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10275063 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Ht Poor Man LazrusJester Hairston. Composer
Jester Hairston, the grandson of slaves, lived
to illustrate through music the pictures of what
so many of his African-American ancestors
experienced. Poor Man Lazrus is syncopation at its
highest form. Energetic, unforgettable works for a
cappella choirs. A "must" for all choral libraries.
187567 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
187476 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H Praise His Holy NameKeith Hampton.
Captivate your choir and your audience with this
extraordinary gospel original that has become
a popular addition to concerts and festivals
nationwide. Masterfully written with all the right
ingredients, this is not an imitation, but high-
energy gospel at its finest! Electrifying!
3168358 SATB SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
3295179 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
3168358C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
n Rejoice and Sing!Rollo Dilworth. Set at a
medium gospel swing tempo and incorporating the
spiritual I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing,
this joyful selection is an excellent combination of
original and traditional material. A powerful concert
opener that will energize any program!
10030863 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Ride On, King JesusMoses Hogan. Scored for
mixed voices or women's voices and piano, this
exuberant work represents some of Moses Hogan's
best compositional statements and is a powerful
concert feature for better choirs! Extraordinary in
every way!
3209301 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3273117 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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
Ht Rockin' Jerusalemarr. Andre Thomas. This
exciting setting by Andre Thomas of Rockin'
Jerusalem begins sotto voce with the men and
continually grows to the end. A very popular work
for district, regional and All-State choruses.
1663400 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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
t
Saints Bound for HeavenRobert Shaw & Alice
Parker. Recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this
traditional spiritual has a very happy swing to it.
The music perfectly reflects the joy of the text. It's
one of the many fine spiritual settings from the
Robert Shaw/Alice Parker collection, now available
for a cappella SSAA and TTBB choirs. "Hail the
glorious jubilee!"
4806121 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10308671 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10308672 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Shall We Gather at the River?Robert Lowry/
arr. Patti Drennan. This nineteenth-century gospel
classic has been given a fresh, contemporary styling
with a rollicking piano accompaniment. Though it
has some interesting twists, this creative setting still
remains faithful to the integrity of the original.
10366439 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10366441 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10366442 Instrumental Parts
Rhythm Percussion. . . . . . . 19.95
Shine on Mearr. Rollo Dilworth. Once the
gospel swing gets started, it just never lets
up in this powerful selection that is a dynamic
musical statement for today's choirs. Its 9/8
meter coupled with an expressive, hopeful text
is compelling enough, but the bluesy piano
accompaniment and the generous use of seventh
chords make this a completely irresistible choral
feature. Highly recommended!
3295344 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
3295345 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3295343 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3295346 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10092815 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3304107 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3304108 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
n 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
Ht Shut de DoRandy Stonehill/arr. Hayes. Since
its publication in 1984, this energetic work has
remained one of the most popular spirituals in the
choral repertoire, and for good reason. Call and
response vocal lines dance over Latin rhythms
which are enhanced with simple but effective
percussion instruments. Exuberant and joyful at
every chorus, Shut De Do continues to merit our
highest regard as music of exceptional teaching
and learning value. It's a "must!"
4805925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n 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
n 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
n Somebody's Knockin'arr. Ken Berg. This
arrangement of the traditional spiritual features
stomps and claps which enhance the exciting piano
accompaniment - fun without being overdone! Your
children's choir will love it, and the audience will too.
10339309 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10442141 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 14.95
l Songs by the Riverarr. Gary E. Parks. This
arrangement pairs the well-known spirituals I've Got
Peace Like a River and Down by the Riverside. With
an interesting, supportive piano accompaniment, it
will work well for large or small choirs.
10443518 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
A "must!"
Down to the
River to Pray
Collection
arr. Sheldon Curry. Your choir
will absolutely love this phenomenal
collection! These fantastic
arrangements are in the same fun
Appalachian gospel style as the title
song, which has been one of the
best-selling single chorals ever. Titles
include: Unclouded Day; Will The
Circle Be Unbroken; Angel Band;
We Shall Rise; Precious Memories
and more. This is one collection that
should not be missed!
8064002 SATB Choral Score . . . 5.95
8064003 Performance CD . . . . 14.99
8064004 Accompaniment CD. . 75.00
8064006 Book/CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
8064005 Instrumental Parts . . . 80.00
Essential!
Way Over in
Beulah Lan'
Understanding and
Performing the
Negro Spiritual
Andre J. Thomas/ed. Kropff.
Renowned choral conductor and
educator Andre J. Thomas has
crafted a book that the conductor
of any choral ensemble - be it
church, high school, university, or
professional - will want close at
hand when preparing to program
any concert spiritual. Understanding
the Spiritual, the first of the book's
two sections, is an exploration of the
beginnings of the spiritual, its role
in society and its transition into art
music. Issues of interpretation - text,
diction, rhythm, and tempo - are
addressed in the second section,
Performing the Spiritual. In addition
to interviews with noted conductors
Dr. Anton Armstrong and Professor
Judith Willoughby, focusing on
performance and selection, it features
Dr. Thomas' personal reflections on
several spiritual arrangements. He
discusses his rehearsal techniques
(with specific examples and measure-
number references to the included
scores) and shares valuable insights
into his approach to interpretation.
This practical, personable book
will help you develop a firm
understanding of the spiritual and
realize the full potential of the
spirituals your choirs perform!
10029409 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95