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Spirituals & Gospel Selections
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
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
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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
n 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Go Down Mosesarr. Thomas Keesecker. "Tell
ol' Pharaoh 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
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, piano accompaniment
and 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10510938 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
4 Gonna Ride That Freedom Train! (with "Keep
Your Lamps")Jerry Estes. The traditional
spiritual Keep Your Lamps is so effectively
partnered with a crisp, rhythmic original tune that
it makes for a truly exceptional choice for young
and developing voices. Using short musical phrases
that weave together throughout, it's exciting to
learn and a joy to perform. The supportive piano
accompaniment gives the effect of a train rolling
down the track. Highly recommended!
10567939 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10567940 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10592959 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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A Gospel Song of PeaceSally K. Albrecht. This
rousing original spiritual is infused with traditional
gospel harmonies, rhythms and articulations,
while the timely text expresses an urgent plea for
peace. The classic Dona Nobis Pacem canon is
quoted in three parts at the height of this powerful,
inspirational concert feature.
10557026 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10557027 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10557028 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10557029 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10604614 DVD-Step One!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99
n Got On My Travelin' ShoesEllen Foncannon
Stephenson. It's got spirit, it's got rhythm, and it's a
great piece to sing! With a nod to the classic spiritual,
this original also incorporates On Jordan's Stormy
Banks. The character of the song lends itself to
either church or school performance. "The Promised
Land's a-callin', got on my travelin' shoes..."
10512722 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n Grace Fell Like the RainPaul Caldwell & Sean
Ivory. This vivid and powerful work is loosely inspired
by the traditional spiritual Didn't It Rain. It opens with
a recollection of the story of Noah's flood, then shifts
to reflect on the impact of Hurricane Katrina, finally
turning to the grass-roots relief efforts that followed
and an inspirational conclusion.
10495813 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10495814 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l Great Camp Meetingarr. Rollo A. Dilworth.
Your singers will develop important expressive
skills in this setting of two traditional spirituals,
Walk Together, Children and There's Going to Be a
Meeting Here Tonight, that combine in an uplifting
celebration of emotion and joy. Your singers will be
instructed in the history of these songs and how
they affected the struggle for freedom. Perform with
piano or the optional instrumental ensemble.
10558835 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 2.25
10605662E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
t Great God Almightyarr. Stacey V. Gibbs.
Here is a fresh, captivating a cappella arrangement
of a traditional spiritual that begins freely, then
kicks in, quiets down, and builds to a fulfilling
finish. This is excellent for church and school as
well as festival use.
10366142 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
n Hand Me Down My Silver Trumpetarr.
Joy Webb/ed. Ashworth. This delightful spiritual
arrangement is an excellent way to introduce two-
part harmony to less experienced singers because
of the natural call-and-response of the refrain. The
optional parts for trumpet and percussion (cued in
the score) will add nice color and excitement to
your performance.
3066008 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
4 Harriet TubmanRollo Dilworth. Capturing
the importance of the Greenfield poem and the
dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, Rollo
Dilworth has crafted this powerful spiritual setting.
Tubman was a conductor of the Underground
Railroad and often referred to as the "Moses" of
her people. In recognition of these titles, the work
incorporates musical themes from the spirituals If I
Got My Ticket and Go Down, Moses.
10558318 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H He Never Failed Me YetRobert Ray. With its
driving beat and enormous appeal, this powerful
gospel work has become the definitive selection
in this style for an entire generation. Use one or
two soloists and be prepared for spontaneous,
hand-clapping joy as your group reaches the finale.
Impressive! (The SSA edition is one step higher, in
the key of C.)
1424092 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8070839 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10002656 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1901263 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1939735 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 30.00
10002660 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
t Hear My PrayerMoses Hogan. Dedicated to the
memory of Jester Hairston, this original spiritual by
Moses Hogan is a reverent prayer of hope. For a
cappella mixed voices, its quiet but dramatic rubato
style is powerfully moving.
3289634 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 Heaven!arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. This bright,
upbeat pairing of the spirituals I Ain't Gonna Grieve
My Lord No More and I Got Shoes features call
and response and simple harmonies supported by
a fun, rhythmic piano accompaniment. Especially
effective as a concert or festival opener or closer,
it is a superb programming choice for young and
developing choirs.
10601732 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10601733 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
t Hold Me, Rock MeBrian Tate. This original
makes clever use of texts from a variety of popular
spirituals. Anyone who has ever yearned for
belonging will relate to its message, and will enjoy
the feeling of being rocked by its satisfying music!
8067260 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10512724 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10031160 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Hold on to the RockPepper Choplin. This
original gospel-swing anthem reveals Pepper
Choplin at his creative best! Its irresistible style
and rhythmic vitality contribute to an enthusiastic
expression of the joy and comfort as we "hold on to
the rock" of our salvation through life's trials.
10453794 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Hold On!arr. Earlene Rentz. Every part gets to
sing the melody in this gently swinging setting of
the traditional spiritual. Perfect for middle-school
choirs in every respect, it's a spiritual that everyone
in your audience will recognize and enjoy! "If you
want to get to heaven, let me tell you how. Keep
your hand on the gospel plow. Hold on, hold on!"
10192356 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H 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!
10352316 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3298161 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10352293 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10192345 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Namearr.
Rollo Dilworth. "Oh, my Lord, oh, my Lord, what
shall I do?" A steady walking bass line, expressive
gospel harmonies, and haunting vocal effects
make this arrangement of the traditional spiritual
truly exceptional for young choirs! There's even a
reference to "follow the drinking gourd" in the lyrics
- a teaching moment for Black History Month. As a
"first spiritual" for elementary or middle school voices,
this is not to be missed! Highly recommended!
10278431 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10278432 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 19.99
Ht Hush! Somebody's Calling My NameBrazeal
Dennard. This is the most appealing arrangement
of a spiritual that has been done in a long, long
time! The beginning employs a unique treatment
of the word "Hush" that emphasizes the last
two letters of the word in a remarkably effective
way. Including dramatic unison passages and a
short solo section with characteristic background
figures, this is exceptionally easy to put together.
It's guaranteed to become a favorite of your choir
and a highlight of any performance!
1617984 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1782622 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1782630 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
t I Can Tell the Worldarr. Moses Hogan. Once
again, Moses Hogan has proven his prowess as a
premier arranger of spirituals for a cappella voices.
This joyful, dynamic setting is a real showcase for
better choirs!
3151750 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n I Got a Keyarr. Tom Fettke & Thomas Grassi.
Master arrangers Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi
combine full choral writing with a rhythmically
driven piano accompaniment in this rousing
setting. With solo opportunities, singable
harmonies, and a powerful finale, this arrangement
of the well-known spiritual is a top pick for concert
or contest programs.
10520012 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10520039 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
I Hear America SingingAndre Thomas. This
dynamite selection, which quotes the spiritual
Walk Together, Children, offers driving rhythmic
excitement straight through to its exuberant
conclusion! A superb choice for concert, festival,
or patriotic programs for singers of all ages.
Impressive, especially with the optional parts for
wind ensemble or orchestra!
1873785 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3303186 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3294820 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513109 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3303187 Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . 39.95
3302370 Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
I Shall Not Be Movedarr. Rollo Dilworth.
Throughout their history, African American
spirituals have been sung in a variety of contexts.
From plantation fields to places of worship to
concert halls, the genre has served the purpose
of communicating messages of faith, hope,
inspiration, equality and freedom. This setting of a
traditional spiritual has special significance related
to the Civil Rights Movement and the struggle for
justice and equality.
10500870 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 1.90
I Sing Because I'm HappyRollo 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 has been added. It will be an inspirational
choice for gospel and concert choirs, and audience
participation on the hand claps is encouraged! Now
available for treble voices.
10451977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10573396 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n I Wanna Be Readyarr. Rosephanye Powell.
Spirited and rhythmic, this arrangement has lots of
inner fire and is easy to prepare. It has repeated
phrases, a driving piano accompaniment, and
a solo spot for soprano that all combine for a
rousing choral selection for concerts, festivals or
adjudications. Nicely done!
5491675 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10513661 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8068116 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n I Want Jesus to Walk with Mearr. David von
Kampen. In this exquisite choral setting with piano,
we find inspiration from both the American spiritual
and gospel styles of an earlier century. A rich vocal
solo opens the piece, and later floats over luscious
chorals harmonized a touch of jazz to convey the
message. This is a finely crafted setting that will be
appreciated in the concert hall as well as the church
sanctuary. Don't miss the new SA revoicing!
10522086 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t I'm Going HomePepper Choplin. Introduce
your choir to a hearty folk hymn that has a
strength and vitality so typical of the songs from
the Sacred Harp. Featured in the Oscar-nominated
film "Cold Mountain," this sturdy chorus still has
a resolve to stir the soul, and Pepper Choplin's
accessible a cappella arrangement is destined to
be just as successful. Simple, but not simplistic, it
is a homespun, honest selection from America's
spiritual heritage.
8067547 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H I'm Going Up a-YonderWalter Hawkins/arr.
Martin Sirvatka. From the Doreen Rao series for
treble voices, this Walter Hawkins spiritual is a
consistent choice for festivals and adjudications.
Although SSAA, it sings so freely that children as
well as adults will enjoy its positive message and
rhythmic vitality.
1727809 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht I'm Gonna Sing 'til the Spirit Moves in My
HeartMoses Hogan. The multi-layered texture
of this powerful original spiritual is both challenging
and invigorating.
1962638 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
