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Spirituals & Gospel Selections All Voicings
n Go Where I Send Theearr. Andre Thomas. If
you're looking for just any old spiritual to fill a slot on
your program, this is definitely not what you want.
But, if you want to "pull out all the stops" and "cut
loose," take a good look at this! It opens with a
strong baritone solo, and it's worth buying just for
the incredible piano part!
1733872 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
H Go Where I Send Theearr. Paul Caldwell &
Sean Ivory. If you have a very talented choir looking
for a challenge, this is an absolutely "must do"
spiritual! Written for either SSA or SATB, both the
piano accompaniment and vocal parts are in the
authentic African-American folk tradition. The use
of the many variants of the text allows the music to
maximize the use of gospel-style modulations and
to give the singers significant one-line reminders of
some of the biblical stories on which the African-
American musical tradition is based.
5775366 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3106614 SSA or SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
n Go, Tell It on the Mountainarr. David
Angerman. A well-loved spiritual shines with new
life in this contemporary version that is sensitively
voiced two ways for developing voices. A fresh
compositional approach gives a lively brightness to
this traditional spiritual. The text is a challenge to
share the good news and celebrate the coming of
the Light.
10306611 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10306612 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Ht Going to BethlehemJay Althouse. Jay has
done it again with this exciting original Christmas
spiritual that grabs hold of you in the first measure
and doesn't let go! Energized rhythms propel this
piece and create a sense of haste as the visitors
travel to the manger to see the newborn King. The
verses are repetitive but contain plenty of surprises.
A fresh work that's solidly rooted in the classic
spiritual traditions, this is an absolute must!
3251923 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3302977 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Gospel MagnificatPatti Drennan. Patti Drennan
offers us this gospel style telling of Mary's story
from the book of Luke. A wonderful opportunity to
feature a female soloist, backed by choir with a fun
gospel style piano accompaniment. This unique
arrangement will have your school assembly or
community choir taking a second look, and listen!
10308968 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t
Have You Seen the Baby?Ruth Morris
Gray. Here is the a cappella Christmas spiritual
of the year! A descending bass line forms a firm
foundation in the opening section, then there's
trading off between the girls and the guys, then
a vocal stack builds in the middle, followed by a
soaring descant that takes the final refrain up a
notch! Highly recommended!
10274934 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
t Here Comes the LightJohn Yane. "Here comes
the Light. Good-bye to darkness, good-bye to night!
In the eastern sky the stars are shining bright, Oh,
glory hallelujah, children, here comes the Light."
Sensible a cappella writing makes this original
seasonal spiritual accessible to choirs of all sizes
and abilities. The inclusion of the traditional spiritual
My Lord What a Mornin' is a perfect fit!
10029872 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10367681 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Childarr.
Lloyd Larson. This one really grabs you! Arranged
in a joyous gospel style, this favorite African-
American spiritual is perfect for any Christmas
concert or worship service. Fun, dynamic,
inspirational and accessible, with spirited
rhythms and distinctive harmonies, it is a rousing
celebration of the birth of Jesus, the wonderful
Child! If you want to kick it up a notch, add the
phenomenal P/A CD or rhythm parts. No matter
which way you perform it, this is a guaranteed
crowd pleaser!
8059899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10067498 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10452020 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
8059900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8059901 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 24.95
A Joyful NightRuth Morris Gray. Let the
gospel sounds of this original Christmas
spiritual lift you up! Syncopated rhythms and
developed harmonies come naturally and fit the
style so well, while excerpts from Silent Night
and Joy to the World enhance the spiritual effect.
Highly recommended!
10355927 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355928 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355929 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355930 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
t Listen, Children, Hear the Angels Sing!
Victor C. Johnson. This upbeat a cappella
offering features solid choral writing, close
harmonies, and swing style. Repetitious phrases
make it easy to learn, and delightful color chords
and an optional short solo add to the fun in this
selection. Ideal for both worship and school
concert settings.
10276352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Ht Mary Had a BabyWilliam Dawson. This
a cappella Christmas spiritual for mixed voices
and soprano solo has lots of dynamic impact to
make it exciting.
567271 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
t Mary Had a Baby (with Joyful, Joyful, We
Adore Thee)arr. Philip Kern. Here is an
exciting, upbeat a cappella setting of the
traditional spiritual which uses Beethoven's
ever-popular Ode to Joy theme from his Ninth
Symphony, with new seasonal lyrics - and the
result is nothing short of phenomenal. This is
absolutely superb!
10363410 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10363411 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10363412 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Mary Had a Baby/Joyful Joyfularr. Roger
Emerson. The Christmas spiritual Mary Had
a Baby and a gospel version of Joyful, Joyful
work perfectly together in this well crafted,
singable arrangement. It opens slowly, then
the gospel groove kicks in, and the rest is pure
energy and fun!
10455725 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455726 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455727 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455728 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
lt Mary Had a Baby, Yes, Lawdarr. Paul
Carey. This setting of the traditional African
American Christmas spiritual features a baritone
soloist supported by unaccompanied mixed
voices. Varying in tone color, dynamic contrast,
and texture from verse to verse, it maintains a
slow, soulful pace.
10505873 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t
Mary Sat A-RockinGreg Gilpin. Now
available for SSAB voices, this original a cappella
Christmas spiritual has all the right elements for
an impressive choral statement in December.
Begin with a bass ostinato line, add a tenor
counterline, then bring in the other parts with
their own energetic, rhythmic pattern. With some
divisi and an interesting key change, Mary Sat
A-Rockin' explores the full range of dynamics and
is sure to be a memorable selection for winter
concerts, worship settings, or holiday festivals.
Highly recommended!
3298723 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10303232 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10442062 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3301518 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Mary, Where Is Your Baby?Dan R. Edwards.
A great holiday choral for middle school singers,
this upbeat jazzy arrangement features SAT
voicing on an original Christmas spiritual. Even
includes finger snaps!
10356802 SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4t No Room, No RoomRuth Morris Gray. Here's
an exciting, rhythmic original Christmas spiritual
that your choir will want to sing again and again.
The story of the manger in Bethlehem is told
through a percussive text motive of "no room" and
easy four-part a cappella writing. It's a terrific hook
that will have your audience asking for an encore!
Highly recommended!
10509018 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Oh, What a Wonderful ChildGreg Gilpin. This
original gospel work is filled with musical energy!
With hand claps, an optional solo, and contemporary
harmonies, it is very exciting and uplifting. Whether
you use the piano accompaniment alone, add the
instruments, or use the hot accompaniment track,
this will surely raise the roof in your school or
community Christmas program or worship service!
10363422 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363423 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363424 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363425 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10363871E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
4 Rise Up, Shepherd, and Followarr. Greg
Gilpin. Full of syncopated rhythms and accessible
harmonies, supported by a pulsating piano
accompaniment, this singable arrangement of
the traditional Christmas spiritual is perfect for
young mixed choirs. It's upbeat all the way, with
easy voice-leading and an impressive ending.
Highly recommended!
10509893 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Rise Up, Shepherd, and Followarr. Steve
Kupferschmid. A few bluesy chords and a light
rock beat give this arrangement a fresh, soulful
sound and feel. An excellent concert opener
for developing voices, it resonates with the joy
and excitement of the Christmas season. With
a rhythmic piano accompaniment that supports
the voices throughout, it is easy to sing and very
impressive in performance!
10443521 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4 Rise Up Shepherdsarr. Tom Fettke and
Thomas Grassi. All "jazzed up" for Christmas, here
is a dynamic presentation of the traditional spiritual
as arranged by Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi. The
effective vocal solos, plus electrifying brass parts
combine for a memorable musical moment in any
worship service or concert setting.
10514031 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10514032 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10514033 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 24.95
t Rise Up! (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow)
Mark Hill. Exciting and fun, this swing-style
arrangement of the popular Christmas spiritual
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow incorporates blues
harmonies and regular syncopation to make it
really come alive. The repeated patterns allow for
quick rehearsals that are fun for the singers and
director! The modulation ramps up the excitement
and propels the piece to a stellar finish.
10307659 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
t
Run to the MangerVictor C. Johnson. Everyone
will want to "Run to the Manger" and spread the
news with this lively a cappella choral. The original
tune, which incorporates Go, Tell It on the Mountain,
features a traditional spiritual style, harmonies, and
part writing. "Run to the manger. There's a Baby
born in Bethlehem!"
10089986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
lt See the BabyJay Althouse. Here's an exuberant
a cappella original in traditional style, with a
characteristic bass line and a soprano descant to
impart an authentic spiritual sound. A contrasting
middle section features reflective phrases from the
well-known Mary Had a Baby.
10515364 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n The Shepherd's Spiritualarr. Donald Moore.
Here's a swingin' gospel treatment of Rise Up,
Shepherd, And Follow that your male ensemble
will enjoy singing year after year! It's a great
confidence-builder, an exciting audience-pleaser,
and just plain fun for all involved, especially when
you use the tambourine part!
3126398 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
4t Shepherds, Come Quick!Ruth Morris Gray.
With the a cappella craze that's sweeping the
country, here is a sure-fire hit for your next
Christmas concert! Catchy and infectious, this fun
selection will give younger voices the confidence
boost they need to achieve success!
10513105 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Somebody's Talkin' 'Bout Jesusarr. Bob
Krogstad. "Everywhere I go, somebody's talkin'
about Jesus." Beginning simply with the men
declaring the message, this impressive setting
of a Christmas spiritual builds to a thunderous
statement of joy that will resound through your
concert hall or worship space. Scored for mixed
voices (with some divisi) and piano, the piece offers
plenty of solo opportunities and an abundance of
Christmas glory.
10454593 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Tis a Wonderful ThingJay Rouse & Randy
Vader. The New Orleans' jazz style of this choral
not only makes it fresh and unique, it makes it a
whole lot of fun to sing! Toes will tap and hands will
clap, all in the joyful spirit of the holiday season!
10279312 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10279313 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10279315 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10279317 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
10279318 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 64.95
t Up above My Headarr. Andrea Ramsey.
Here's a different twist on a traditional Christmas
spiritual, for a cappella treble voices with descant
and percussion (djembe or congas, part included).
After the opening verse in unison there's lots of
call-and-response singing between a solo (or small
group) and the rest of the choir, making for a fun
concert number that will have everyone rockin' to
the swingin' beat!
10303409 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
n What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little
Baby?arr. Victor C. Johnson. This contemporary
treatment of the traditional Christmas spiritual
opens slowly before kicking into an up-tempo
rhythmic groove that enhances the urgency of the
text. The final statement of the chorus features a
soloist or small group, bringing the arrangement to
a contemplative close.
10457303 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457302 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457516 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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