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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
lt I'm Gonna Let it Shine!George R. Root/
arr. Tim Rumsey. This jazzy medley of children's
classics includes He's Got the Whole World in His
Hands, This Little Light of Mine and Jesus Loves the
Little Children. Commissioned by Voice of Praise.
10625185 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
If I Got My Ticketarr. Roy Belfield. Your choral
ensemble will want to "pull out all the stops" on
this stirring arrangement of a traditional spiritual for
accompanied mixed voices. Syncopated rhythms
propel the work forward, and the crescendo to the
final conclusion is absolutely overpowering! Suitable
for school or church settings.
10031646 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10606181 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10293589 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10068441 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
InvocationRollo Dilworth. Here's a gospel-
styled choral with a highly original voice. Parallel
harmonic movement and earthy harmonies provide
great impact as the choir sings, "Send us Your love,
let it rain from above." Dramatic and primal, this
brief yet effective song is a welcome call to worship
in sanctuaries and an excellent opener in concert
halls. Highly recommended!
10515995 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515997 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10515998E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 10.00
4t Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Landarr. Mark
Hayes. This a cappella arrangement of the traditional
spiritual is full of energy and drive. The varied call-
and-response sections help to create and maintain
the excitement. Male and female soloists are a part
of the story in verse two. Don't miss this exciting
arrangement by the talented Mark Hayes.
10601419 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
H John the Revelator (Traditional Gospel
Blues)arr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory. If you
have the choir and accompanist to handle this,
you must give it a serious look because it is just
phenomenal! In its original form, the song stems
from the Delta Blues tradition, and was recorded
by Blind Willie Johnson and Son House during the
1920s and 1930s. "O tell me who is that writin'?
John the Revelator...O tell me what is he writin'?
'bout the Revelation...writin' in the book of seven
seals..." With vocal glissandi, claps, stomps and
stunning dynamics, this is intense, and well worth
the work you put into it!
8061189 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Keep Your LampsAndre Thomas. This exciting
spiritual, with accompaniment for high, medium
and low conga drums, is an unusually appealing
number for a wide variety of uses from smaller
choirs through massed choir performances.
1428499 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
H Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burningarr.
Greg Gilpin. If you're looking for something a little
different to perform in the spiritual style, take a
close look at this nicely rhythmic setting by Greg
Gilpin. Interlocking vocals sing over a pulsating
piano accompaniment that interprets a text of
joyous anticipation, awaiting the Lord's coming.
For school or church choirs, this is a refreshing and
satisfying work that will be enjoyed by all who hear.
Already an established hit for two-part voices, it's
now available for SAB and SATB!
10452328 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10089322 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3301917 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
H Let Everything that Hath BreathJeffery L.
Ames. It is impossible not to be inspired by this
soul-stirring gospel original. The accompaniment is
rock solid, and the choral parts are incredibly gutsy,
with dramatic dynamic swells and accents that will
shake the rafters! "Magnify the Lord with me and
exalt His name together...Let everything that hath
breath praise the Lord!"
10017215 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Let the Saints Get Up and SingJoel Raney.
A short medley of two spirituals that packs a lot of
punch, yet is still appropriate for various services
or programs. Joel Raney masterfully segues
between When the Saints Go Marching In and In
That Great Gettin' Up Morning. Fun, exciting, and
highly recommended!
10454764 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10454765 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 Lift Up the Name of the LordJohn Helgen.
Feature your piano player in this energized gospel/
jazz-influenced setting of words from Psalms 66
and 67! An opening chorus and bridge section
gives way to a new theme, stated first in the
sopranos/altos, and then taken up by the tenors/
basses while the treble voices sing a layered
counter-melody above, leading to a thundering
conclusion. Highly recommended!
10617806 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Little David, Play on Your Harparr. Sheldon
Curry. This imaginative arrangement will add a
unique element to your next concert or worship
service. After opening in unison, the piece expands
into lively call and response that leads to a playful
middle section and a not-to-be-forgotten ending!
Scored for harp or piano. Include this joyful setting
as a part of your ministry.
10601429 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10601430 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Little Innocent Lambarr. Greg Gilpin. Your
choristers will love singing this upbeat setting of
a traditional spiritual that has clever syncopations
and a fun piano accompaniment. Every listener
will welcome this delightful selection, whether it
appears in concert or worship services. Present
this as a unison piece with your younger singers, a
two-part piece with your more capable ensemble,
or a three-part mixed for middle school and more
experienced singers.
10512880 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10416543 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512881 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
t Lord, Have MercyPepper Choplin. From the
opening measure of Pepper Choplin's a cappella
original, your listeners will know that something
remarkable is about to happen! A soulful gospel
style, bluesy harmonies, occasional solos or small
groups of singers, and a heavy inner rhythm all
work together to fashion a choral moment that
penetrates to the soul of everyone involved. Use
the optional stomps and hand claps to keep the
rhythm alive, and watch as Lord, Have Mercy
becomes one of your choir's favorites to sing
throughout the year. Terrific!
10187075 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Marchin' with the Saintsarr. Patti Drennan.
This rousing setting of two popular spirituals
opens with a slower section of When the Saints
Go Marching In. It immediately segues into a
bright two-beat setting of Give Me that Old Time
Religion and closes with a spirited partnering of
the two tunes.
10520098 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10520161 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10520274 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
Nobody Shoutin' Like MeHeather Sorenson.
Here's a spirited song that celebrates our personal
faith through the gift of praise and worship. Written
in an easy gospel style, the part-writing invites
blend, and the distinctive bass line is an idiomatic
delight that will really resonate with your singers.
The solo writing is powerful and supports the
overall effect of celebrating and inviting joy into
your worship.
10553324 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10553014 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . 44.99
Ht Nothin' Gonna Stumble My FeetGreg Gilpin
& John Parker. If you buy only one new spiritual
setting this year for your a cappella choir, this is the
one you want! Brimming with dynamic contrasts,
rhythmic nuances and textual percussiveness, it
is an absolute thrill to sing and hear. "When I go
to walk that golden street, nothin' gonna stumble,
stumble my feet!"
10045946 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10066278 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10274237 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10066279 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Now Let Me Flyarr. Victor C. Johnson. Fresh
contemporary harmonies and cool syncopation
grace this highly creative arrangement of the
traditional spiritual. The spirited, vibrant mood
is enhanced by the rhythmically supportive
accompaniment. A soulful, driving gospel section
provides a unique contrast in this dynamic concert
and festival selection that's not to be missed.
10512777 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512778 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512779 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512780 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
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O, Jeremiah!Joel Raney. This singular text
about the prophets of God is a joyful walk through
the men and women who spoke the Word of God
to the people of God. The music is a splendid mix
of theatre, gospel and jazz. Musical repetition
quickens the learning process. A modern day
spiritual that is truly unique!
10595036 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10594890 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
t On That Great, Great Mornin'Mary
McDonald. Close vocal harmonies, syncopation,
and fun-to-sing passages of call and response
fill this unique a cappella choral. An optional solo
offers the opportunity to showcase one of your
singers and drives the piece to a rousing and
celebratory conclusion.
10295038 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
H Order My StepsGlenn Burleigh/arr. Jack
Schrader. Nominated for "Song of the Year" for the
1995 Dove Awards and recorded by the Brooklyn
Tabernacle Choir, Glenn Burleigh's Order My Steps
celebrates 15 years of inspirational performances.
This choral setting by Jack Schrader will give
your choir the opportunity to sing an authentic
gospel piece in an easy to learn setting with tight
harmonies. This is a passionate prayer for guidance
and a captivating, hypnotic statement your choir will
want to sing again and again!
8020331 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8064492 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10603889 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10009728 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8020349 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8020356 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
Peace, Like a Riverarr. Joel Raney. The
traditional spiritual is partnered with Amazing
Grace and complemented with an optional gospel-
style 4-hand piano part. The result is a wonderful
arrangement that's both fun and rich - a perfect
choice for both worship and concert settings. The
new SAB arrangement is worth looking at.
10360878 SATB with Opt. 4-Hand Piano . .2.20
10514084 SAB with Opt. 4-Hand Piano . . .2.20
10360879 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
10360880 Instrumental Parts
Piano 4-Hands . . . . . . . . . . . .15.00
Poor Wayfaring StrangerVictor Johnson.
A rich choral tapestry and stunning piano
accompaniment embrace the traditional melody
in this setting by Victor Johnson. Accessible yet
sophisticated, this anthem will motivate your choir
to achieve heightened levels of worshipfulness and
musicality. Be inspired by this engaging spiritual.
10554094 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
H Precious Lord, Take My Handarr. Jack
Schrader. Beginning in a traditional a cappella
choral style verse, this grand old classic moves
to a slow and steady authentic gospel groove.
The accompaniment CD is superior, but the piano
accompaniment is something that better pianists
will want to "sink their teeth into."
1966811 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1966829 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8064592 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Shall We Gather at the River?arr. Jay Rouse.
A gently flowing accompaniment provides the
perfect backdrop for Jay Rouse's inspiring and
expressive setting of the enchanting melody. The
layered choral treatment and solo cello part make
this piece an excellent option for worship or concert.
10601543 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10601544 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Shut De DoRandy Stonehill/arr. Fettke & Grassi.
"Shut de do, light de candle, everything's alright..."
Now available with accompaniment, Caribbean
islands-style, Randy Stonehill's immensely popular
spiritual reaches new heights! Whether or not your
choir has already performed the famous a cappella
version, this is an absolute must for choirs at all
levels! Highly recommended!
10305351 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10305352 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10305353 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10305354 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10305356 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 29.95
10305357 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 74.95
10305358 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
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Spirituals for Choir
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Down to the River to Pray—
Ken Medema/arr. Mary McDonald.
10514067 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10603783 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10514068 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Give Me Oil in My Lamp—
J. Paul Williams/arr. Joseph M. Martin.
10514333 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10514333E SATB ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Wade in the Water—arr. Larry Shackley.
10520082 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
Spin the Wheel Toward Heaven—
Pepper Choplin.
10520140 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
Standin' in the Need of Prayer—
arr. Patti Drennan.
10520099 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10520162 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
10520275 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .19.95
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