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Spirituals
Spirituals
Adult Choir
Ht Ain'-a That Good Newsarr. William Dawson.
Long considered "the" original version of this
timeless spiritual. True authenticity of the Black
American musical heritage is captured in this
Dawson rendition.
564039 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Ain't Got Time to DieHall Johnson. A fun,
syncopated, spiritual-type piece for a cappella
choir. There's also a part for a soprano solo.
Requires a full group, as all parts divide at times.
A rousing hand-clapper!
388264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t
Ain't Judgin' No ManGreg Gilpin. Cut from
the same cloth as the great traditional spirituals,
this riveting a cappella original has unwavering
rhythmic intensity, gripping minor-key sonorities,
and a marvelous text. "Ain't judgin' no man for the
life he leads, ain't passin' no judgment on my fellow
man, I'm leavin' it all in the good Lord's hands..."
It's exciting as it builds and builds to a big finish!
Highly recommended!
10355983 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355984 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
At the Riverarr. Victor Johnson. From the
always-creative pen of Victor Johnson comes this
stunning new setting of Robert Lowry's well-loved
text. Sweeping melodic gestures, rich harmonic
moments, and a lush keyboard accompaniment
make this a song your choir will want to sing
again and again. The a cappella appearance
of the hymn tune
HANSON PLACE is a masterful
touch. Equally effective for church or school
settings. Highly recommended!
10487824 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
At the RiversideJoel Raney. Here is a snappy
rendition of the traditional spiritual Wade in the
Water combined with a few original lines by its
crafter, Joel Raney. For SATB choirs, this anthem
is designed to be learned with minimal rehearsal
time, while offering a great choral experience for
both choir and congregation.
10425546 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10425549 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10425551 Instrumental Parts
Rhythm, Bass & Percussion. . 15.00
Can't Carry These Burdens AloneMichael
Barrett. Now available for women's voices! From
the initial sounds of a beloved spiritual to the
jazzy original tune that forms the body of the
piece, this energetic anthem is a proven crowd
pleaser! The theme is quickly learned and the fun
accompaniment adds just enough spice to make
this piece a recipe for success. For general or
concert use, you just can't go wrong!
10416913 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10553017 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t
Carry Me Homearr. Susan Thrift. This classic
spiritual is given the utmost care in this stellar
arrangement for women's voices. The sensitive
writing delivers layers of beauty that cascade
effortlessly from the printed page. Unison singing
mingles with moments of luscious harmonies,
giving listeners a glimpse of the divine. Stunning!
10487838 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10516478 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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A Celebration of Spiritualsarr. Joseph
M. Martin. Three great spirituals: Great Day;
Somebody's Knocking at Your Door and My Lord,
What a Morning fill this medley with celebratory
energy. The accompaniment is crafted with a
rhythmic pulse and weaves throughout the full,
dynamic vocals. There are also solo opportunities.
A wonderful choice as an opener or closer!
10559204 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10592959 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
l CredoAndre J. Thomas. Andre Thomas
balances full choral sounds with smaller soli
sections in this invigorating, gospel-style setting of
the standard Latin text. Exhilarating and uplifting,
this stunning program closer was premiered at
Carnegie Hall in March of 2016.
10590396 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10590397 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Dancin' at the RockDonald Moore. Your
audience or congregation will love hearing your choir
sing "Dancin' at the Rock of Jerusalem!" Donald
Moore's driving, rhythmic original spiritual is loads of
fun! The ranges for either SAB or SSA choir are very
accessible, and are supported by the syncopated,
jazzy accompaniment. Highly recommended!
10443550 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10509894 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Deep RiverMatthew Culloton. Using a simple
chord progression and layered ostinati, Matthew
Culloton renders the steady, peaceful current of the
river in this luscious choral setting for a cappella
chorus. The rich textures are achieved with limited
divisi that are always accessible and perfectly
selected for the right interpretive moments. This is a
sound tapestry conceived in the best tradition of the
American spiritual that is appropriate for worship,
concert and festival appearances. Exquisite!
10368662 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
H Didn't My Lord Deliver Danielarr. Roger
Emerson. A top seller now available in a flexible SATB
voicing, this driving rock spiritual features a subdued
opening that explodes into high-powered energy,
sure to be a hit with your developing mixed choirs in
middle and high school. Highly recommended!
10455944 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1819317 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1819325 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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
H
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 presentation for
choir and congregation. Unique and memorable!
8059526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8064007 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8064008 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8060681 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
8060400 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
Down to the River to PrayKen Medema/arr.
Mary McDonald. Mary McDonald captures the spirit
and message of two popular songs that deal with
the significance of prayer for the individual believer
and the church as a whole. The spiritual, Down to
the River to Pray, is seamlessly combined with Ken
Medema's Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying.
Together, they poignantly ask for the Father's love,
the Spirit's power, and the grace of Jesus to direct
the lives of all believers. Choirs will enjoy the flavor
of this partnered song with its unhurried rhythmic
style and supportive accompaniment.
10514067 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10603783 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10514068 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Ht Elijah Rockarr. Jester Hairston. Another master
arranger of spirituals. This one is probably his most
famous and rightfully so. It's popular with choirs
and audiences and is a favorite for festivals!
183426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
183517 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
l Everybody Need a King Jesus!Heather
Sorenson. This modern gospel original is a
rhythmic song of praise! The spiritual nature of
the music is matched by a good-natured text that
reminds us of the love of Jesus. Well written and
filled with pure joy!
10594900 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10594890 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Feel the Spiritarr. John Rutter. This collection
of familiar spirituals arranged by John Rutter is
beautifully set for mezzo-soprano solo and mixed
choir. Each selection can be performed alone,
or the collection can be performed as a whole
to showcase the rich heritage of the spiritual.
Contents are: Deep River; Every Time I Feel
the Spirit; I Got a Robe; Joshua Fit the Battle
of Jericho; Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless
Child; Steal Away and a rousing rendition of When
the Saints Go Marching In.
8059190 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . 7.50
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10011243 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10366332 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8601784 P/A CD Plus Split Track. . . . 26.95
Gather by the River to Prayarr. Pepper
Choplin. Two traditional American folk hymns,
Down to the River to Pray and Shall We Gather at
the River, are creatively blended together in this
outstanding anthem. Accessible choral writing
delivers warm texture throughout as each song is
first presented separately and then in tandem. Just
as a river, the text flows gently above a simple yet
supportive keyboard accompaniment.
10089827 SATB/SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10520116 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10520180 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Give Me JesusJay Rouse. A soulful spiritual
with gospel flair: "You can have all this world, but
give me Jesus!" This arrangement combines the
traditional spiritual setting with a gospel groove,
balanced by wonderful choral writing. Not overdone
or overly arranged, the vocal harmonies draw
attention to the faithful lyrics with a lovely simplicity.
Useful for many worship scenarios.
10340783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89
10340784 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10340785 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10340786 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 30.00
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
Give Me Oil in My LampJ. Paul Williams/arr.
Joseph M. Martin. Whether you first heard this as
a child in Sunday School or know it from its origin
as a traditional Quaker hymn, you will enjoy this
lively and fun arrangement from Joseph Martin!
With a gospel-style piano accompaniment and
innovative vocal lines that are just so much fun
to sing, this is sure to become a favorite. With
energy and brightness, this SATB arrangement is
full of pure joy!
10514333 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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
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
Guide My FeetJohn Carter. This prayer of
spiritual guidance is set in a gospel style while
staying true to the original hymn. Make this tried
and true anthem a part of your ministry!
8020612 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10603958 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10603959 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
l Home on the RockDavid Foley. Punctuated by
memorable stylistic riffs and close harmonies, this
original spiritual is a joy to sing and easy to learn.
The vocal solo and optional acoustic bass add a
unique swing-style energy.
10601397 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10601398 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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. A joyous
gospel experience!
10352316 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3298161 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10352293 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10192345 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
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
