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Spirituals & Gospel Selections
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3092277 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10360884 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3025640 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1909464 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
9506717 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 20.00
5349238 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
t Soon I Will Be Donearr. Stacey V. Gibbs.
Premiered at the ACDA National Convention
2015, this piece marks the first double choir
arrangement for a spiritual. In a few short years
Stacy Gibbs has earned the reputation as the
most sought-after arranger of spirituals in the
U.S. Stacey's writing is always a pleasure to
sing but this one is special, with the antiphonal
choirs playing off one another and wailing sounds
building a climactic finish. The arrangement is
superb and well worth the time. Your audiences
will love it!
10500670 Double SATB Choir . . . . . . . . 2.45
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
l Steal Awayarr. Gwyneth Walker. Steal Away
interprets the traditional spiritual Steal Away
to Jesus as a song of alternating sorrow and
strength. The refrains are presented quietly and
mournfully: "Steal away to Jesus. I ain't got long
to stay here." In contrast, the verses are sung
with conviction: "My Lord calls me, calls me
by the thunder." Similarly, the accompaniment
varies from florid arpeggiations (for the refrains)
to rhythmic chordal entrances (for the verses).
Of special interest is the use of scale patterns.
In the opening refrain, and on every occurrence
of the words "steal away," the scales descend,
marked as falling tears, or stealing away. At the
conclusion of the song, the scales rise, as the
soul ascending to heaven. "My Lord calls me,
calls me home."
10606261 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10606262 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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
Swing Down, Ezekiel!arr. Greg Gilpin.
Captivate your audience with this bright, spirited
setting of the favorite spirituals Swing Down, Chariot
and Ezekiel Saw the Wheel. Plenty of repetition and
opportunities for independent part singing spell
success, while the energetic accompaniment adds
a banjo-like feel. An exciting key change introduces
a descant derived from the Ezekiel tune, then
everyone ends in unison on "way in the middle of
the air!"
10307459 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10307460 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10590537 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10307461 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10068302 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10046685 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8056692 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8056693 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
H
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10439105 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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
lt The Trumpet Sounds Within-a My Soularr.
Ian David Coleman. Scored for a cappella mixed
voices with C trumpet, this is a jazzy, bluesy
reflection upon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have
a Dream" speech, based on the African-American
spiritual Steal Away. The trumpet part is essential
in conveying the passionate feeling of the work, and
the soloist is encouraged to improvise.
10616193 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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
n Wade in the Waterarr. Larry Shackley. Larry
Shackley treats the timeless spiritual with an
infectious gospel-swing style in this delightfully
accessible piece for use throughout the year.
Passages of call and response create a colorful
texture that your choir will love to sing.
10520082 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Wade in the Waterarr. Mark Hayes. Here's a
superb choral arrangement of this classic spiritual!
It opens with a choral fanfare-like section and
progresses through several swinging sections to a
climactic finish. This is Mark Hayes at his very best.
There are many opportunities for brief solos, and the
optional instrumental parts and CD are outstanding!
1861665 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10581911 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3286523 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3286531 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1861673 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
1861681 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00
4 Wade in the Waterarr. Rollo A. Dilworth.
This spiritual tells the story of Moses leading the
Israelites to safety through the parted waters of the
Red Sea. This arrangement, set in a flowing 6/8
meter, features gospel and jazz style harmonies in
ways that depict the wading motion of the melodic
lines and rhythmic patterns. Highly recommended!
10588917 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10588918 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 1.90
Wade in the Waterarr. Moses Hogan.
Now younger choirs can experience the
essence and artistry of Moses Hogan's classic
spiritual arrangement in this well-crafted,
accompanied setting.
10070720 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10070721 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Waitin' for the Mornin'Pepper 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
l
Walk Together, Childrenarr. Tom Fettke &
Thomas Grassi. A walking bass line, built on the
blues scale, hints at jazz in the introduction of this
fantastically fun arrangement of the traditional
spiritual. Each of three verses develops further
as the piece grows to its exciting final chords. An
acoustic or electric bass part is included.
10590234 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10590235 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10590236 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604579 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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
n 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 . . . . . . 2.55
The Wayfaring Strangerarr. Greg Gilpin.
This popular spiritual sings of a plaintive soul on
the journey through life. Now available for SATB,
this best-selling arrangement has been beautifully
set with striking vocal writing, a haunting piano
accompaniment and a mournful solo violin. A
unique and fresh approach to the traditional folk
hymn, it will be a stunning addition to any concert
or festival program!
10503338 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363443 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363444 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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
H When the Saints Go Marching Inarr. John
Rutter. Guaranteed to raise the roof! All the potential
of this spiritual cooker is realized in John Rutter's
full-blown arrangement. There's even a little taste
of Battle Hymn thrown in... "Glory, Hallelujah!"
1749993 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1778828 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
A cappella
WANTING
MEMORIES
Yasaye M. Barnwell.
"I am sitting here wanting memories
to teach me to see the beauty in
the world through my own eyes..."
As recorded by Sweet Honey in the
Rock, this extraordinary a cappella
piece speaks to everyone of the
precious gift of life.
3225760 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Use all year!
TWO-GETHER WE
SING: SPIRITUALS
Various Composers. This is a
collection of ten beginning two-
part selections for year-round use.
These spirited arrangements feature
timeless melodies with strong,
independent counterlines - great for
young and developing choirs. It's
the perfect way to introduce your
groups to reading and performing
two-part choral music. Separate
reproducible student pages (without
the piano parts) are included as
PDF files on the enhanced CD. You
can even put together a program by
grouping several of these songs.
10307240 Two-Part
Reproducible Book . . 29.99
10307241 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
10307242 Reproducible
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 59.99
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