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Spirituals & Gospel Selections
n Soon Ah Will Be Donearr. Brian Tate. The
opening of this popular spiritual is presented in
traditional a cappella style, but before long it kicks
into a fun and funky gospel groove that presents
the melody punctuated by insertions of the word
"trouble!" along with characteristic scoops and other
vocal effects in a celebratory outpouring of spirit.
10356974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Soon and Very SoonAndrae Crouch/arr. Jack
Schrader. Andrae Crouch has a well deserved
reputation for creating phenomenal original
spirituals, and Jack's arrangement maintains all
the flavor of the original. The optional CD is of
superior quality, yet your pianist may want to tackle
the authentic gospel "soul" style. A slow rocker that
builds and builds, this continues to communicate
effectively to people everywhere!
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
n Soon I Will Be Donearr. Linda Spevacek.
"Creative" is the word for this setting of the traditional
spiritual! Opening slowly with a brief dramatic solo,
it settles into a bright tempo. The bass line in the
accompaniment establishes an ostinato pattern that
drives the arrangement in a most compelling way
while the women and men carry on a "weeping and
wailing" dialogue. (An optional string bass part is
included.) The way it builds, only to end very softly,
is stunning! Highly recommended!
10307451 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307452 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307453 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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
lt Steal AwayRussell Robinson. A fine
interpretation of this expressive arrangement will
be a source of considerable pride for conductors
and singers alike. Dr. Robinson treats the moving
spiritual with great reverence and employs classic
hallmarks of the choral tradition. Take liberties with
the marked rubato for a meaningful performance.
10452203 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
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
n Still I RiseRosephanye Powell. "Though I have
been wounded; aching heart, full of pain, still I rise,
yes, still I rise..." With its spiritual-like style, this
original song for SSAA with solo speaks poignantly
of the struggles of African-American women.
Commissioned by the ensemble Vox Femina, it is
attracting a lot of attention.
3304157 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H The Storm Is Passing OverCharles Albert
Tindley/arr. Barbara W. Baker. This is a lot of fun!
Even choirs with limited experience singing gospel
music will be able to perform the syncopated
and heavily accented vocal parts with ease. The
final repeated chorus features stunning dynamic
contrasts, hand claps and a dramatic ritard before
the final ending. A very strong choice!
3093036 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
5467071 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Swing Low, Sweet Chariotarr. Russell
Robinson. Accessible and singable are the words
to describe this a cappella setting of the traditional
spiritual. Perfect for the developing mixed choir,
it captures the simplicity of the original while
producing a rich, harmonic a cappella sound. This
will be easy to sound good on, and very impressive
in performance!
10363436 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Swingin' with the Saintsarr. Mark Hayes.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and When The Saints Go
Marching In really belong together in this dynamic,
soulful setting, which contrasts the two classic
spirituals in such an exciting way that your choir
won't want it to end!
1407584 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1657915 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3701799 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1657907 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1416189 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 30.00
H Take Me to the Waterarr. Rollo Dilworth. The
traditional spirituals Down by the Riverside and
Wade in the Water are joined with the original Take
Me to the Water to create a gospel-style choral
that packs a triple punch! This is exceptionally well
done! Highly recommended!
10010513 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10070027 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n That Great Gettin' Up Mornin'!arr. Douglas
E. Wagner. Excitement abounds in this dynamic,
rollicking arrangement of the traditional spiritual!
Clever use of call and response, allowing each part
its time in the spotlight, and a rhythmic, supportive
accompaniment ensure success for developing
choirs in this wonderfully effective concert opener
or closer.
10348671 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10348672 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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
t This Little Light of MineMoses Hogan. Written
for Anton Armstrong and the St. Olaf College choir,
this work is an energetic selection in the Hogan
style that will definitely brighten the spirits of all
who hear it performed. Vibrant and accessible.
8059864 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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
Trouble!arr. Sally K. Albrecht. Don't miss this
inventive combination of Soon I Will Be Done and
Wade in the Water. It will be easy to put together,
as it features strong counterlines, easy-to-sing
harmonies, and a rousing closing descant. "No
more weepin', no more wailin'..."
10355946 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355947 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355948 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355949 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10361693 DVD-Reaching For The Stars
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99
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
l Up on the Mountain ShoutingPaul Caldwell
& Sean Ivory. This exciting original work is a
fusion of spiritual, gospel, work songs and
joyous celebration! Written for the Sing a Mile
High Children's Choral Festival in Colorado, this
well-crafted work is an excellent selection for
developing treble and mixed choirs in school, and
for community groups. With djembe.
10429698 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10429700 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
t Wade in the Waterarr. Aaron David Miller.
A high-energy, jazzy treatment of the popular
African-American spiritual, in a straightforward
approach, makes this a pleasure in the choir room
and exceptional in performance. You'll find a variety
of uses for programming this wonderful piece of
choral literature.
10310953 SATB opt. Soprano
or Tenor Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Wade in the WaterRoger Emerson. Emerson
gives this traditional spiritual a rock treatment which
will make it as popular as Sinner Man. For junior
and senior high. Piano with optional rhythm section.
1285642 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t Wade in the Waterarr. Moses Hogan. This
is an exciting setting for a cappella choir and
soloist! All of the drama and soulful depth of
the original are expressed through this dynamic
arrangement, which will be a very impressive
concert feature!
3088622 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Wade in the Waterarr. Moses Hogan. Now
younger choirs can experience the essence and
artistry of Moses Hogan's classic spiritual arrange-
ment in this well-crafted, accompanied setting.
10070720 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10070721 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n 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
t
Wake the World with Joy!Vicki Tucker
Courtney. This jubilant original spiritual is filled
with Christmas hope and joy. The effect of the the
new melody paired with the traditional spiritual
Go Tell It On The Mountain is fabulous. The call
and response format contrasts a tenor solo with
a rhythmic reply from the choir. The optional
hand drum adds character and the vocal parts
are easily achieved.
10367731 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Walk in Jerusalemarr. Rollo Dilworth. Rollo
Dilworth's interpretations of traditional spirituals are
attracting a lot of attention from choral directors.
This setting of I Want To Be Ready is an excellent
example of his work, with strong choral writing and
a powerful piano accompaniment.
3701424 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t Walk Together ChildrenRobert DeCormier.
With the opportunity to feature several soloists,
this arrangement is filled with inspiration and great
energy from the beginning to the end. "There's a
great camp meetin' in the Promised Land!"
4099974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10453560 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n Walk Together, ChildrenMoses Hogan.
Your singers and listeners will love this setting
that features the classic Moses Hogan style and
contains many rhythmic and harmonic surprises.
Consider this as a concert closer, or as an end of
the year feature. Dynamite!
3295657 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l Wayfaring Strangerarr. Michael Engelhardt.
Here is a radical modernization of a traditional
American spiritual, combining shape-note
singing, ancient Latin chant, and elements of dub
step music. Choirs are encouraged to sing with
the early-American aesthetic of vocal tone using
a lack of affectation in the voice. Two possible
endings- one quiet and one strong- make this
appropriate for a variety of programs. A truly
unique setting!
10445655 SSAATTBB
with Drum Set & opt. Bass . . 2.45
n The Wayfaring Strangerarr. Greg Gilpin. This
easy, beautiful spiritual setting for three-part choirs
is ideal for developing voices. The words tell of a
plaintive soul on the journey through life, while the
vocal writing, piano accompaniment and solo violin
give the work a haunting, mournful quality that is so
appropriate. Highly recommended!
10363443 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363444 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10369750 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
t We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace
arr. Moses Hogan. Rich, velvet harmonies on
the divisi choral opening give an aura of hushed
stillness in this memorable setting of a classic
spiritual by Moses Hogan. As the piece builds slowly
to a glorious climax and then returns to a quiet
conclusion, we become aware of its compelling
message and the artistry that is Hogan's own.
3289667 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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 and effective for concerts,
festivals and even graduation. The addition of the
traditional spiritual This Little Light of Mine adds a
great touch.
10367737 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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