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Spirituals
t Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
arr. Rosephanye Powell. Rosephanye Powell has
established herself as a marvelous composer
of new choral works and also arrangements of
spirituals. Her treatment of this spiritual standard
will not disappoint her followers. Singers will
enjoy singing the lines and harmonies she has
drafted for this rendition. Also, don't miss the new
SSAA arrangement.
8068122 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10513660 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H Soon and Very SoonAndrae Crouch/arr. Jack
Schrader. Andrae Crouch has a well-deserved
reputation for creating phenomenal spirituals, and
Jack's arrangement maintains all the flavor of the
original. This true gem has become a favorite in
many choir rooms and sanctuaries across the globe!
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
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
Spin the Wheel Toward HeavenPepper
Choplin. Using his well-known original spiritual
style, Pepper Choplin directs our attention toward
heaven with this cool-swing anthem of faith. Equally
effective with or without accompaniment, it almost
sings itself!
10520140 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Standin' in the Need of Prayerarr. Patti
Drennan. A joyous partnering of two traditional
spirituals, this energetic piece is flexibly voiced,
easy to prepare, and features exciting call-and-
response singing. Stan Pethel's light rhythm
accompaniment adds a special touch for choirs of
all ages.
10520099 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10520162 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10520275 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 19.95
t Swing Down, Sweet Chariotarr. Lloyd
Larson. Lloyd Larson pairs two traditional spirituals
in this fun and imaginative setting. Including solid
harmonies, lively call-and-response passages, and
an energetic tenor solo, this piece will be both fun
and meaningful for congregations and choirs alike.
10554103 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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
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
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
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
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
l We'll Work Till Jesus ComesWilliam Miller/
arr. Phillip Keveren. This moderate traditional
anthem from the Phillip Keveren Choral Series
is an exciting Southern gospel arrangement of a
traditional and familiar song. Originally published in
1837, this classic hymn is one of anticipation as
we stay on course until Jesus comes. "I sought at
once my Savior's side; no more my steps to roam.
With Him I'll brave death's chilling tide, and reach
my heavenly home!"
10565361 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79
10565362 Split-Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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
Ht Witnessarr. Jack Halloran. If you are looking
for a spiritual that will really show the musicality
of your choir, try this Jack Halloran SSAATTBB
a cappella setting of this traditional spiritual. Perfect
for concert or festival.
1612530 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H
WitnessJack Halloran/arr. Dick Bolks. Dick
Bolks has taken this Jack Halloran classic and
made it accessible for accompanied or a cappella
choirs while retaining the enthusiasm of the
original. Now available for mixed, treble or male
choirs, this is guaranteed to be the highlight of your
music year!
3260411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
3291523 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10366147 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10458827 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H
Worthy to Be PraisedByron J. Smith. Opening
rubato, this robust work soon breaks into a driving
gospel feel that will raise the roof! If you're looking
for an anthem that will give your congregation a
rousing worship experience, this is definitely worth
looking at!
1896430 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10452930 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 Yonder Come Dayarr. Paul John Rudoi. This
a cappella setting of Yonder Come Day was created
for the 2015 Conference of the National Collegiate
Choral Association. Composer Paul John Rudoi's
music stems from a deeply rooted passion for
connecting innate human values and universal
experiences. Paul John Rudoi's music stems from a
deeply rooted passion for connecting innate human
values and universal experiences.
10618575 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10618576 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10618577 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice—Anton Armstrong
& Andre Thomas.
In September 2002, an
extraordinary musical event took place. At the 14th
annual National Choral Conference, hosted by the
American Boychoir, two of the world's top choral
directors worked with young members of The
American Boychoir and the Newark Boys' Chorus
and made music together before an audience of
choral musicians from around the world. Body, Mind,
Spirit, Voice shows how Dr. Anton Armstrong of St.
Olaf College in Minnesota and Dr. Andre Thomas
of Florida State University melded this group of young people into an amazing
musical instrument. This marvelous video illustrates how the arts can inspire and
instruct, helping young people to learn the values of hard work, responsibility and
self-confidence. (90 minutes)
10016384 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
The Boy's Changing Voice—Henry Leck. Join Mr. Leck and a choir of
young male singers from the Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Indianapolis
Youth Chorale as they explore the historical, physical, emotional, and individual
musical perspective of the boy's changing voice as well as how the process
affects the choral ensemble as a whole. This video offers choir directors, studio
voice teachers, and young singers the opportunity to examine the process of
vocal maturation and how that process might be approached within the choral
ensemble. Warmups and vocal exercises, ranges and guidelines for vocal
classification, technical data, interviews with young singers, and several excerpts
of solo and choral repertoire in performance are included.
3258746 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
Choral Conducting/Teaching (Real-World Strategies for Success)—
Sandra Snow.
On this extraordinary DVD, master conductor Sandra Snow
outlines a new paradigm for choral teaching and rehearsing within performance-
based classes. The heart of the DVD features 38 mini-rehearsal segments of
Dr. Snow, Jonathan Reed, and colleagues teaching and leading a variety of
mixed, women's, and men's choirs at the high school and college levels. These
segments model how to continually analyze and respond to the sounds being
produced by an ensemble. Extensive, full-color animated graphics support
the score study and analysis sections, as well as the helpful, step-by-step
demonstrations of the process of improving keyboard and perceptive listening
skills. For any practitioner of the choral arts, this DVD takes a groundbreaking
approach to the role of the conductor/teacher, helping to bring true growth to the
musicianship of choral singers.
10066620 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
The Choral Director as Voice Teacher (DVD Kit)—Linda Spevacek.
Choral singing is an extension of proper phonation from each individual singer,
and this 2 1/2 hour master class on DVD is a gold mine of techniques, concepts,
and practical exercises to improve singing at every stage of vocal development.
Singers and conductors will appreciate Linda Spevacek's mastery in harnessing
the entire body for focused tone production. Enjoy Linda's enthusiasm as she
introduces and works with a room full of choral directors just like you. Watch
her put her ideas into practice by leading the assembled group through three
octavos (included in the kit) and see firsthand how she incorporates the powerful
techniques she has developed. More than an idea bank for proven vocal
techniques, this is a comprehensive, practical approach to choral and musical
excellence - an invaluable resource for every choral director!
10016383 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.95
l
Did You Hear That?—Jerry O. Blackstone. This remarkable two-hour
DVD explores how an experienced conductor thinks during a rehearsal and puts
strategies and techniques into practice with three choirs: a high school choir, a
college choir, and a symphony/community chorus.
10592872 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
Inside the Westminster Conducting Institute—Weston Noble,
James Jordan, Bruce Chamberlain, Charles Bruffy & Vance George.
Founded in 2001 the Westminster Conducting Institute has established the
standard for the training of conductors at all levels of development. In addition to
conducting study, the Institute presents approaches to analysis, movement, new
choral literature, and groundbreaking pedagogies. Watch and learn from master
teachers as they refine and inspire technique and artistry in each conductor. See
and experience a diverse array of teaching styles and approaches while gaining
new technical and musical insights.
10495729 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
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