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4 The Tree of Song—Thomas Juneau. A lovely
poem by Sara Teasdale inspired this tender,
beautiful choral setting, perfect for women's
choirs at the high school level. "I sang my songs
for the rest, for you I am still; the tree of my song is
bare on its shining hill..."
10593294 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Tshotsholoza (Go Forward)—Jeffery L. Ames.
Now available for mixed or men's voices, this
rousing arrangement of the popular African
freedom song has become a standard in the
choral repertoire. With call-and-response
vocals, African text, and rhythmic percussion
accompaniment, it transports the listener to
South Africa, where the song is often referred
to as the "unofficial anthem" of the country. It
was used in the soundtrack of the Oscar-
nominated movie "Invictus," and served as South
Africa's "battle call" at the 2010 World Cup.
This is essential multicultural programming!
Highly recommended!
10276407 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
3304220 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Tumefurahi (We Rejoice!)—Dave Perry & Jean
Perry. Rejoicing abounds in this multi-cultural
selection! The Swahili refrain is easy to learn and
the English stanzas provide a good balance to the
primary melody. African drums and hand claps
add to the infectious, joyful rhythm. Advanced
choirs will enjoy adding the optional descant for
an exciting finish!
10602972 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4tTumekuja Kuimba (We Have Come to
e Sing!)—Lynn Zettlemoyer. This vibrant,
percussive original a cappella work uses both
Swahili and English text to create a dynamic
multicultural feature that works great as an opener
or processional. The theme of "coming together
to sing" allows for a wealth of programming
opportunities. The piece is filled with musical
learning using language, rhythm, independent
singing and harmonic expression. A very cool riff,
lots of repetition and simple ranges make it a joy
to rehearse and perform! Highly recommended!
10559026 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht Ubi Caritas—Ola Gjeilo. Originally published for
mixed voices, this stunning work has reached a
large audience in a very short time, and has been
published in SSAA and TTBB voicings as well,
to meet the growing demand. The reviews are in
— it is an exceptionally strong choice for every
a cappella choir!
10025943 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10046201 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10067366 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10513312 Ubi Caritas With Piano Improvisation
Piano/Conductor Score . . . . . . . 8.95
4t Ubuntu—Christi Jones. Ubuntu, the essence of
being human, simply means we need each other,
are made better by each other, and cannot exist
as human beings in isolation. With traditional text
based on this African (Xhosa) philosophy, this
piece is sure to draw in any audience. While the
percussion is optional, it will add much to the
authenticity of the piece. Live with ubuntu!
10586782 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4e Vair Me O (Eriskay Love Lilt)—arr. Emily
Crocker. Your men's choir will show their sensitive
side with this lovely Scottish folksong from the
Outer Hebrides. Translated loosely as "Bring me
o'er, dear one," this lyrical work expresses the
pain of being far from home and missing one's
love. Mostly in English, this will be an excellent
selection for contest or festival!
10606875 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4e Vive l'Amour (Vive la Compagnie)—arr.
Lon Beery. Best known as a popular camp
song, this convivial tune about camaraderie
and brotherhood is perfect for three-part men!
Featuring straightforward choral writing, changing
voices and an unforgettably catchy chorus, it's
guaranteed to be a favorite with your guys. It will
also make a terrific encore number!
10580181 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604579 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . 44.99
4t Vive la Compagnie!—arr. John Leavitt. Your
men's choir will have a rollicking good time with
this traditional and accessible glee club favorite
that will also build diction, rhythm, intonation and
expressions. An excellent closer or encore!
10606879 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 Voice on the Wind—Sarah Quartel. Voice on
the Wind sets an inspiring text written by the
composer about the empowerment of singing.
With a catchy melody, imitative scat singing and a
driving hand drum accompaniment, this piece has
all the hallmarks of Quartel's innovative style.
10561409 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
4t Vuelie—Christophe Beck & Frode Fjellheim.
Inspired by the traditional Sami joik, this arrange-
ment, as sung by Cantus in the Disney movie
"Frozen," is a winner. Perfect for a pops concert
or a concert looking for a special multicultural
addition. A pronunciation guide is provided.
10542729 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
e Wade in the Water—arr. 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 Water—arr. 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
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RESOURCES for
PERFORMING
SPIRITUALS with
AUTHENTICITY
New!
In Their Own Words (Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals)—Eileen Guenther.
This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an
enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives. Dr. Guenther's researched
account weaves a succinct history into an examination of the role of singing and religion in slave
life and directly correlates slave testimonies – in their own words – to the themes of Spirituals.
Includes a survey of the musical styles, performance practices, and melodic and rhythmic
characteristics of spirituals.
10646311 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.00
Oxford Book of Spirituals—ed. Moses Hogan. Strengthen your understanding of the African-
American spiritual with this magnificent collection of stylistically authentic arrangements. 29 classic
spirituals are presented in chronological order from 1914-2001 and represent the most important
arrangers and composers of the previous century. Compiled and edited by Moses Hogan, this is
a peerless resource for choral musicians and a performance edition suitable for school or worship
settings for years to come.
3700242 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Singing in the African American Tradition—Barnwell & Brandon. Anyone who loves to
sing will be thrilled by the material on these four CDs! A founding member of Sweet Honey in the
Rock teaches multiple part-singing, melodies, harmonies, rhythms and counter-melodies to more
than 20 inspiring songs: African chants, spirituals, gospel songs and anthems of the American Civil
Rights and African freedom movements. Includes book and four CD's.
5707898 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
Way Over in Beulah Lan' (Understanding and Performing the Negro Spiritual)—
Andre J. Thomas/ed. Kropff.
Renowned choral conductor and educator Andre J. Thomas has
crafted a book that the conductor of any choral ensemble will want close at hand when preparing
to program any concert spiritual. Understanding the Spiritual, the first of the book's two sections, is
an exploration of the beginnings of the spiritual, its role in society and its transition into art music.
Issues of interpretation-text, diction, rhythm, and tempo-are addressed in the second section,
Performing the Spiritual. Includes interviews with Dr. Anton Armstrong and Professor Judith
Willougby. This practical book will help you develop a firm understanding of the spiritual and realize
the full potential of the spirituals your choirs perform!
10029409 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
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