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Spirituals & Gospel Selections
Gospel Choral Arrangements
From its roots in the American South, gospel music has gained an international
audience and cross-generational appeal. Choral groups around the globe have
been captivated by its vibrant style and uplifting message. Your choirs will
love these arrangements, each of which will work beautifully as a concert feature, as a tribute to American
musical history, or as a theme for a program devoted entirely to gospel music making!
Bridge over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/
arr. Shaw.
This is dynamite! Kirby Shaw's
phenomenal arrangement of this Simon and Garfunkel
hit ballad is contemporary choral writing at its finest.
The light, harmonic a cappella opening is contrasted
with this soaring, fresh, gospel-style setting. Optional
solos showcase special voices. A "must" for show
and concert choirs!
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1743947 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3294418 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
3701797 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3294419 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1743962 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
Chain of Fools—arr. Greg Gilpin. As recorded
by Aretha Franklin, the soulful pop hit from 1967
translates beautifully for school choirs in this
fantastic arrangement! The solid gospel groove,
vocal swooping effects, and an incredibly hot solo
spot for your best soloist are guaranteed to raise the
temperature on your stage! "I thought you were my
man. But, I found out, yes, I did, I'm just a link in your
chain...chain, chain, chain..." Highly recommended!
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10089136 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10089138 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Feel Good—arr. Barbara Baker & David Elliott.
Feel Good is a contemporary Afro-American gospel
song that should be performed with joy, exuberance
and enthusiasm! Highly rhythmic with judicious hand
claps and utilizing a secular text of positiveness and
high self-esteem, this exciting work is certain to be a
favorite of singers and audiences alike!
1874163 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Here's Where I Stand—arr. Greg Gilpin.
This gospel-style power ballad from the movie musical
"Camp" builds from a soulful opening to a powerful
final chorus. Feature your best soloist for a stirring
performance in concert or as a graduation finale.
"Here in the dark, I stand before you, knowing this
is my chance to show you my heart...Here's where I
stand. Here's who I am..."
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10361612E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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10361614E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10361615 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10361616 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10361616E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . 10.00
How Can I Keep from Singing?—Greg Gilpin.
Greg has taken the traditional Quaker text and
positively supercharged it with his own gospel-
styled music in this 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 hand claps from the very first measure
that'll quickly spread through your audience or
congregation. Highly recommended!
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3298161 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10352293 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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3298923 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . . . 25.00
new!
I Sing Because I'm Happy—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
has been lowered a step and a bass part added. It
will be an inspirational choice for gospel and concert
choirs, and audience participation on the hand claps
is encouraged!
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new!
I Will Sing—Rosephanye Powell. Sing of the joy,
the peace, the hope and the love and let it ring! This
original concert work in the gospel style will showcase
your choir at their finest. Ideal for community events,
worship and concerts for mixed choirs from high
school through adult!
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10455802E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
In Time of Silver Rain—Rollo Dilworth.
Celebrate life's renewal in spring with this work based
on a famous Langston Hughes poem. It features a
baritone soloist, call-and-response phrases between
upper and lower voices, and finally a layered gospel-
style section with sopranos floating on top with the
text "in time of silver rain when spring and life are
new." Even the piano sounds like falling rain!
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Jordan's Angels—Rollo Dillworth.
Incorporating the spiritual All Night, All Day, this
original gospel work by Rollo Dillworth makes a
wonderful selection for young singers. The 6/8 groove
and repetitive rhythms are easily learned and the
stylized piano accompaniment gives it an authentic
flair. Appealing!
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3297119 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3297120 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Let Everything that Hath Breath—
Jeffery L. Ames. It is impossible not to be
inspired by this soul-stirring gospel original. The
accompaniment is rock solid, and the choral parts are
incredibly gutsy, with dramatic dynamic swells and
accents that will shake the rafters! "Magnify the Lord
with me and exalt His name together...Let everything
that hath breath praise the Lord!"
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Music Down in My Soul—Moses 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!
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Oh Happy Day—Edwin 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.
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10274896E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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10274898 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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10274899E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10274900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
10274901 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10274901E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . 45.00
Praise His Holy Name—Keith 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!
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3295179 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
3168358C Choral Master Track . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
River in Judea—Linda Marcus &
Jack Feldman/arr. Leavitt.
This beautiful gospel-
styled song, based on a secular text spun from the
river-is-life metaphor, is perfect for graduation or
virtually any performance. The human's quest for
moments of peace and inspiration translates into a
riveting choral statement, and this setting conveys its
message with great sincerity and eloquence.
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1766351 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3296616 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1766377 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
3296617 Instrumental Parts Orchestration . . 50.00
Shine on Me—arr. 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
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3295343 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3295346 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10092815 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10092815E TBB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3304107 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3304108 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
Total Praise—Richard 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."
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10439105E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10280032C Choral Master Track . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Worthy to Be Praised—Byron J. Smith.
Opening rubato, this robust work soon breaks into
a driving gospel feel that will raise the roof! If you're
looking for a piece that will give your audience a
rousing experience, this is definitely worth looking at!
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