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Spirituals & Gospel Selections
n Down by the Riversidearr. Lon Beery &
Pamela Perec Lee. A solid piano accompaniment
keeps the momentum going all the way through
this gospel-swing treatment of the beloved African-
American spiritual. Plenty of repetition makes it
easy to learn, while the optional baritone part offers
flexibility for developing male voices. Every middle
school choir should have this ever-popular spiritual
in its repertoire!
10086536 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10509957 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Down in the River to Prayarr. David Mennicke.
With its emphasis on the simple choral sounds that
undergird the melody, this stoic arrangement of
the southern gospel hymn is a strong addition to
the repertoire of a cappella works for mixed choir.
Divisi men's chords and open fifths lay a strong
foundation for the melody to shine. Accessible and
rich sounding, this is a superb selection that can be
used in worship settings, concert appearances and
festival activities.
10068447 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
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Down to the River to Prayarr. Sheldon
Curry. From the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou,"
this Appalachian-flavored spiritual is a genuine,
heartfelt plea for prayer. With a moving low-voice
solo and optional parts for strings, this powerful
work creates a deeply emotional Saturday night
revival mood. This is one choral offering that is not
to be missed!
8059526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8064007 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8064008 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8060681 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
8060400 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
H The Drinking Gourdarr. Andre Thomas. Your
choir will really "pull out all the stops" when they
sing this dynamic, powerful arrangement! The
traditional underground railroad map song has
been transformed into a first-rate choral feature
by Andre Thomas. With beautiful and sensitive part
writing, tasteful dynamic contrasts and a positively
exhilarating ending, this is a must for your choir. It's
a great way to celebrate Black History Month, too!
3254125 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Dry Bonesarr. Cristi Cary Miller. "Rattle, rattle,
rattle, clink clank!" Young choirs will love the
easy back-and-forth lines, countermelodies and
clever spoken sections of this arrangement of the
traditional American spiritual. It's so much fun, your
students will beg you to sing it again and again!
Highly recommended!
10310130 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10310131 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10310132 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
n ElijahDan Davison. Dan Davison's gift for
writing for developing voices is exemplified through
this driving original based on the Biblical story of
Elijah. The music is filled with articulations such
as staccatos, tenutos, accents, and sforzandos,
resulting in a lively and expressive performance. The
baritone part is carefully crafted with alternate notes
for developing voices, making it the perfect addition
to your high school or middle school repertoire.
10445659 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Elijah and Joshuaarr. Sally Albrecht. You
won't want to miss this vibrant combination of
three celebrated spirituals: Elijah Rock; Rock-a
My Soul and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.
Choirs and audiences of all kinds will enjoy the
mesmerizing rhythms and cleverly entwined
melodies over the flashy piano accompaniment.
And, you can kick your presentation up a notch
with the choreography suggestions and the terrific
P/A CD. Fully produced and fun all the way, this
receives our highest recommendation!
3298470 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.75
3298471 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047079 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3298472 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H Elijah Rockarr. Roger Emerson. When it comes
to writing exciting spiritual arrangements for young
and developing voices, Roger Emerson really knows
how to do it right! Now, this incredibly popular
spiritual is available in a singable setting that your
singers are going to sound great on. A very strong
choice for any performance occasion!
3115904 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3115912 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht Elijah Rockarr. Moses Hogan. Here's a
wonderful opportunity for your choir to "pull out all
the stops" as they recreate the full depth and vitality
of this magnificent spiritual. Moses Hogan's unique
and exciting a cappella arrangement will surely be
a favorite with better choirs everywhere, because
it is so much fun to rehearse and so impressive in
performance. Very rewarding!
1922947 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht Elijah Rockarr. Jester Hairston. Jester Hairston
and his mentor Hal Johnson toured the rural
countryside in order to preserve the Negro spiritual.
His arrangement of Elijah Rock is a timeless gift
that is "rock" solid. A rocking, bluesy dialogue
between the parts makes him the master arranger
of spirituals. Elijah is probably his most famous and
rightfully so, how could you forget that bass comin'
at ya, "Elijah, Rock, Shout, Shout!"
183426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
183517 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Elijah Rockarr. Rollo Dilworth. Building
on the heritage of the great arrangements
of Jester Hairston and Moses Hogan, Rollo
Dilworth creates his own unique approach to the
traditional spiritual in this setting for treble voices
and piano. Through layering of motivic material
and percussive effects in the lyrics, elements of
jazz, blues and gospel music combine to great
success in portraying Elijah's dramatic ascension
into heaven. Highly recommended!
10447343 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 2.25
Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spiritarr. Audrey Snyder.
There's plenty to like about this straightforward,
energetic spiritual setting for younger choirs! Well
crafted parts, crisp rhythms, call and response, and a
fun vocal stack make this an excellent showcase for
elementary and middle school. Highly recommended!
10431447 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10431449 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10455922 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99
Ht Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spiritarr. William
Dawson. Another fabulous show piece that Dawson
has created out of this timeless spiritual. It will take
work but it's a concert highlight!
566018 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Ht Ezekiel Saw de WheelWilliam Dawson. The
classic Dawson version of the American spiritual is a
tour de force for more experienced choirs. Dawson's
interpretation of the "wheel within a wheel" passage
is a masterful stroke of choral orchestration.
566109 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60
Ht Fill-a Me UpPepper Choplin. Here's a very
appealing, spirited a cappella choral! It sounds
more difficult than it is, which allows a variety
of choirs the opportunity to be challenged by
unaccompanied singing. A soloist or small
ensemble can be featured along with an incredibly
fun optional percussion accompaniment.
8060245 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10011243 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10366332 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
8601784 Split-Track P/A CD . . . . . . . 26.95
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Fly Away Medleyarr. Mark Hayes. A real gospel
tapestry! The arranging genius of Mark Hayes shines
in this stellar medley of gospel favorites, including
Albert Brumley's I'll Fly Away, recently featured
in the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," We'll
Understand It Better By and By; When the Roll Is
Called Up Yonder; On Jordan's Stormy Banks and
When the Saints Go Marching In. Arranged in a
"down-home" country style with fresh, playful choral
harmonies, this will be as much fun to sing as it is
to listen to. The SATB and SAB editions open with
a stylized vocal trio feature that really gets things
going. The terrific orchestration hits the mark and
will guarantee a spectacular performance!
8059561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
8059562 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
8059564 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
8059565 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 50.00
n Follow the Drinking Gourdarr. Dan Davison.
This lively and effective arrangement of a traditional
slave song retells a compelling story about the
road to freedom. Syncopated rhythms and a
variety of hand-held percussion give the setting
a nice motion, and the sensible voice ranges are
composed expressly for the young mixed choir.
Very nicely done!
3299114 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Follow the Drinking Gourdarr. Rollo Dilworth.
The modal riffs, bluesy piano accompaniment,
whispered phrases, and layered percussion in this
setting of the traditional spiritual create a mysterious
atmosphere that really dramatizes the story of the
Underground Railroad. It has such an incredibly cool
groove, you can't resist! Highly recommended!
10048636 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Get on Board Little ChildrenGreg Gilpin.
Destined to become a choir favorite! This piece
includes an upbeat piano accompaniment,
clapping, and even a train whistle! "Get on board"
with this charming arrangement that's well suited
for both concert and worship settings!
10293993 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Give Me Jesusarr. L.L. Fleming. Equally at home
in Church or school, this spiritual uses the traditional
format of spirituals. It is a musicians delight. Marked
"very broad and legato throughout" the choral tones
and colors called for make this a very special octavo.
Used on several state lists and regional contest lists
each year, the uses of this spiritual are numerous
and deserve a place in your library.
1412998 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30
4t Glorious PeaceJohn Parker & Patti Drennan.
"Peace, glorious peace, talkin' 'bout a peace,
glorious peace..." A syncopated opening bass
figure lays the groundwork for this original a
cappella spiritual. As the other parts join in, the
texture, harmony and form develop, consistent
with the great spiritual tradition. With some divisi
in the women's voices, this is a fresh, excellent
contribution to the a cappella literature!
10512536 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
4 Glory, Hallelujah, The Saints Go Marchin' In
arr. Greg Gilpin. A great opener, closer, or encore
for your male chorus, this innovative arrangement
of selected sections of The Battle Hymn of the
Republic and When the Saints Go Marching In
affords many rhythmic teaching elements. You'll
find many opportunities to perform this patriotic/
spiritual selection throughout the year!
10510065 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Glory, Glory, HallelujahHoward Helvey. "I am
thankful for the journey...I am hopeful for the
future...since I lay my burdens down." While this
choral work is indeed a gospel powerhouse, it
maintains a restrained, easy gospel feel that builds
slowly to a thrilling conclusion. A fusion of the
American gospel style and jazz harmonies, this is
a musical portrait that encapsulates the triumph of
the human spirit. There is simply nothing better for
mixed chorus or men's voices in either the church
or concert hall. Unforgettable!
10014880 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10341897 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Go Down, Mosesarr. David Eddleman. This
unique arrangement of the beloved African-
American spiritual is sure to engage singers in
the history of the text. The driving melodic lines,
all of which are supported by an energized,
"running" accompaniment, reflect the longing for
freedom. The dynamics are especially effective in
this setting that is perfect for intermediate high
school choirs.
10443561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Go Down Mosesarr. Thomas Keesecker. "Tell
ol' Pharoah to let my people go!" What a creative
way to introduce this spiritual to your young singers!
Call-and-response vocals, lots of unison singing, a
little drama, and a cool, laid-back groove come
together in this memorable arrangement.
10456804 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Go Down, Mosesarr. Vicki Tucker Courtney.
What a great introduction to spiritual style for
young singers! Exciting interplay between the
voice parts, a solid piano accompaniment and
fun-to-sing words all work together to make
this an exhilarating experience for two-part
choirs. "Tell ole Pharaoh, 'Let my people go.'"
Highly recommended!
10352291 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Go Down, Mosesarr. Mark Hayes. Adapted
from the traditional spiritual, Mark has given it a
jazz-style that really makes it move. Add the finger
snaps and it's ready-made for movement. Now
available for SSA as well. Your choir will love it!
1521822 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1869965 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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
4
Goin' HomePaul Langford. Dvorak's famous
Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 "From the
New World" is set to a beautiful, spiritual original
text in this deeply moving piece. Simple, yet rich
with vocal harmonies and piano accompaniment,
with optional cello, it will provide an emotional,
memorable moment in your concert or service. "It's
not far, just close by, through an open door; work
all done, care laid by, goin' to fear no more..."
10510937 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10510938 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Gonna Lay My Burden Downarr. Jay Rouse.
Jay Rouse's pairing of two well-loved spirituals
opens soulfully and moves into a gentle swing
tempo, offering a fresh and energetic selection that
is equally suitable for church and school choirs.
10453788 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10453790 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Good News!arr. Lloyd Larson. This joyous
combination of two traditional spirituals features
a quote of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and is
arranged in a swing style. Full refrains contrast
beautifully with the call-and-response structure of
the verses, making this work great fun for singers
and listeners alike.
10425038 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10425087 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Good News! Chariot's A-Comin!arr. Greg
Gilpin. Here's an energetic, accessible spiritual
arrangement that will go over big with your middle
school choir. The swingin' tempo and gospel
chords kick-start the excitement, and hand claps
in the final refrain bring it home!
10514858 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514859 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514860 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514861 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
36 Spirituals!
FEEL THE SPIRIT
Collection
arr. Moses Hogan. With a
foreword by Andre Thomas, this
collection of Moses Hogan spiritual
arrangements is a welcome addition
to any director's library and is a
fitting tribute to this great American
composer and conductor. Includes:
Ain't That Good News; Didn't My
Lord Deliver Daniel?; Ev'ry Time
I Feel the Spirit; Ezekiel Saw the
Wheel; I Couldn't Hear Nobody
Pray; Joshua (Fit the Battle of
Jericho); My Soul's Been Anchored
in de Lord; Ride the Chariot; This
Little Light of Mine; We Shall Walk
Through the Valley in Peace and
26 more.
3298433 SATB Choral Score . . 18.95
