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Spirituals Arrangement for Male Voices
| A collection of vocal harmony arrangements of spirituals for male voices. |
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Cantus : A Cappella Arrangements Vol. 2 A unique collection of spirituals and folk songs arranged by the talented ensemble Cantus for male unaccompanied voices. Recommended Songlist: Danny Boy, Barbara Allen, She Moved Through the Fair, Deep River, Heav'n, Heav'n 
Chanticleer : A Cappella Spirituals Joseph Jennings, long-time music director of the multiple Grammy winning a cappella ensemble Chanticleer, has always had an affinity for spirituals and the group has many wonderful recordings of Jenning's arrangements. This collection for mixed voices a cappella are bound to please. Songlist: Steal Away, Where The Sun Will Never Go Down, Keep Your Hand On The Plow, Calling My Children Home
Jay Althouse : Christmas Spirituals for Men's Voices A selection of superb well-crafted orginal a cappella Christmas sprituals. "Good News" opens with an energetic melody sung by the low voice with the upper three voices singing in counterpoint above. Rhythmic energy develops the piece and it ends with an electrifyimg eight measure coda that's the pinnacle of excitement. No solos, no tempo changes make for quick learning. In the classic spiritual tradition, yet fresh and contemporary." Whisper! Whisper!" has strong dynamic contrasts (from "Whisper, whisper, tiny baby in a manger lay" to "Shout it out from the hills and valleys; baby born today") make this a winner for your choir. A lush middle section contrasts with the rhythmic excitement of the opening theme. Brief, easy solos for male singer. Who's That Baby?" opens with the basses asking, in a hushed, rhythmic melody, "Who's that baby in a manger bed?" The text is classic spiritual style, but the music is anything but... it's fresh, new, and alive! "Have You Heard?" features contrasting dynamics (excellent for teaching phrasing), male solos, and a tender middle section which contrasts with the hushed excitement of the opening and closing melody. Includes a descant on the final chorus. Songlist: Good News!, Who's That Baby?, Whisper! Whisper! ( Baby Born Today ), Have You Heard?, Look Up, Children
Michael Tippett : Five Spirituals from 'A Child of Our Time' These arrangements of the Five Spirituals grew from the arranger's desire to see a larger and more interesting repertoire for male choruses, and were created with the approval of Tippett's biographer and execture, Merion Bowen. Whilst the spirituals suit male choruses of various sizes and remain as 'basically simple' as the originals, there are several musical challenges in the arrangements. Songlist: Steal Away, Nobody Knows, Go Down Moses, By And By, Deep River
Paul Sjolund : The Lights of the World - Hymns and Spirituals Paul Sjolund is a leading composer of American church and choral music. The range of his style includes a wide spectrum of majestic anthems, fanfares and festival hymns, poignant children's music, and exhilarating range of spirituals and folksongs. Contained in this book are arrangements of several hymns, gospel hymns, one contemporary Christian ballad, two African-American spirituals and an orginal Scrptural anthem. Songlist: Come, You Thankful People, Come, Crown Him With Many Crowns, Day By Day, Eternal Father, Strong To Survive, God Of Our Fathers, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Hold Out Your Light, Holy, Holy, Holy!, I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say, Let The Whole Creation Cry, Light Of The World, Like A Lamb Who Needs The Shepard, Savior, Like a Shepard Lead Us, Standin' In The Need Of Prayer, Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord
Various Arrangers : Barbershop Spirituals Raise the roof with the vibrant close harmonies found in this fun collection of spiritual favorites! A close relationship between the barbershop and gospel quartet styles has been apparent for many years and these arrangement are fine examples. Spirituals sung in the barbershop style can be very moving for both singers and audiences alike and this collection is highly recommended. Songlist: Amazing Grace, Ride the Chariot, Swing Down Chariot, This Little Light of Mine with Do Lord
Various Arrangers : Men's Spirituals A fine collection of traditional and modern spirituals that are bound to get your group swayin' and a prayin'. These stiring and heartfelt songs will inspire audience and singers alike. Songlist: In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin', Keep In The Middle Of The Road, My Lord, What a Mornin', Old Arks A Moverin' / Steal Away, Don't Touch My Garment, Wade in the Water
Various Arrangers : A Cappella Spirituals for Male Voices The iconic spiritual arrangement of "My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord" by Moses Hogan has been masterfully adapted for men's voices by Peter Eklund. From the powerful opening chords to the exhilarating call and response sections, this is a work that will bring down the house! Using jazz articulation in an exuberant spiritual style, "Plenty Good Room" provides an exciting dimension to choral programming! John Parker and Greg Gilpin have combined their talents to create "Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet" an exuberant and original spiritual for a cappella voices. Full of dynamic contrast, rhythmic nuances, and textual percussiveness, Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet will be an outstanding festival, concert, or contest piece. Thrilling to sing and to hear. "Fire In The Furnace" recounts the tale of Shadrach, Meshach and Abegnego as they escape the mighty fiery furnace of King Nebuchadnezzar. A super showcase for men's groups! Songlist: Fire In The Furnace, De Animals A-comin', Blow That Trumpet, Gabriel, Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet, Plenty Good Room, My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord
Various Arrangers : Christmas Spirituals for Men's Voices Vol 3 William Powell has adapted Rosephanye Powell's original setting of "Glory Hallelujah To Duh Newbo'n King" for TTBB singers. The results are marvelous. This great, energetic Christmas Spiritual soars with the male voice. Church and school choirs will find this piece an excellent addition to their program. Rehearsal Trax available separately. "The Glory Manger" - Well-written straightforward arrangement of one of the more unusual spirituals, suitable for a holiday concert or worship service. Familiar harmonies make it an easily learned, readily programmed piece. The original Christmas spiritual "Mary Sat A-Rockin'" will delight the congregation. Beginning with a bass ostinato line, the tenors join, and then the women enter in a rhythmic and energetic pattern. Including some divisi for the women, and an interesting key change, "Mary Sat A-Rockin'" explores the full range of dynamics and will be a memorable selection for Christmas. Songlist: Follow That Star To Bethlehem, Glory Hallelujah To Duh Newbo'n King, Mary Had A Baby, The Glory Manger, Mary Sat A-Rockin', Follow That Star To Bethlehem
Various Arrangers : Christmas Spirituals for Men's Voices Vol 2 Very cool! A rhythmic and refreshing twist on a holiday favorite! "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" features dynamic syncopation and vocal interplay between parts. The traditional melody is presented in a slightly less than traditional way amidst the dramatic vocal ostinatos and countermelodies of the other parts, then finishes with fabulous glee club choral sound. "Go Tell It on the Mountain" has always been one of our livelier Christmas traditions and Carolyn Jennings's arrangement and additional text is spectacular. This exuberant arrangement for men's voices is bubbling over with joy and good tidings. Great for glee club or men's chorus, or to give the male voices in your mixed choir a moment in the spotlight. This is a real showstopper. "We've Got Good News to Tell!" -With more than eighteen million copies of his works have been sold Don Besig is the recipient of several ASCAP Special Awards. "Jesus, What a Wonderful Child" - Rollo Dilworth's exciting arrangement of this gospel favorite is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Savior and King. This driving, energetic anthem is full of spirit and joy! It will stand on its own with piano only, or add some sparkle with the optional trumpets and rhythm section. A tried and true winner! Songlist: Go, Tell it on the Mountain, We've Got Good News to Tell!, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Jesus, What a Wonderful Child
Various Arrangers : Men's Spirituals Vol. 2 Experience this fiery work, "Every Time I Feel The Spirit" and "feel the Spirit" add vitality to any choral program. Hold on to your choir robes! This invigorating a cappella adaptation of "Sinner Man" will bring your audience to their feet! In keeping with Sister Rosetta Tharpe's stylistic blend, this arrangement of "Heaven Somewhere" has a funky doo-wop flavored middle section that reminds us just how many different rock styles go back to the gospel source. In , "Go Down, Moses," Moses Hogan's contemporary settings of spirituals, original compositions, and other works have been enthusiastically accepted by audiences around the globe and have become staples in the repertoires of high school, college, church, community and professional choirs everywhere. Perhaps the spiritual closest associated with Norman Luboff's arranging style is "Deep River." It requires the fine singing of a well trained a cappella choir, high school choir and beyond. Moderately difficult. Destined to become a standard this new setting of "Witness" for men's voices features the classic Moses Hogan style. Opening with a section of sustained close harmony, "Plenty Of Good Room," moves into a medium tempo jazz-flavored groove that's pure delight! An ideal showcase for men's chorus! From the quiet beginning to the joy-filled ending, your men will gladly proclaim, "Rise and Shine and Give God the Glory!" Songlist: Sinner Man, Heaven Somewhere, Joshua, Rise an' Shine, Plenty Good Room, Witness
William L. Dawson : Accompanied Tuskegee Choral Series for Men Here are a selection of his works with piano accompaniment. When they are as good as this we have to forgo our a cappella only policy! Songlist: I Wan To Be Ready, Rugged Yank, The, Feed-A My Sheep, Slumber Song, Dorabella, You Got To Reap Just What You Sow
William L. Dawson : A Cappella Tuskegee Choral Series for Men William Levi Dawson, born in 1899, was educated at Tuskegee Institute, the Horner Institute of Fine Arts, and the American Conservatory, and wrote his own "Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony" in 1934. He began publishing and recording his arrangements of traditional African-American spirituals in 1955 and they are now considered to be some of the finest examples of the genre. Here are a selection of his finest works for unaccomapnied male voices. Recommended! Songlist: Soon Ah Will Be Done, Ain'a That Good News, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Steal Away, Hail Mary, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit
Yale Glee Club Series : Traditional Spirituals The spirituals in this collection have become mainstays in the body of American male chorus literature. Their arrangers, Marshall Bartholomew and Fenno Heath, were conductors of the Yale Glee Club, one of the groups that was central in creating and sustaining the tradition of collegiate male choir singing in America. Songlist: The Battle Of Jericho, Keep In The Middle Of The Road, In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin', Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, Guide My Hand, De Animals A-Comin', This Train, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, He's Got The Whole In His Hand, My Lord, What a Mornin', Rise Up, Shepard, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, He Never Said A Mumbalin' Word |
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How is it possible to keep a spiritual favorite rooted in the past but sound so new? In this arena, Stacey Gibbs is the master. This energetic arrangement was premiered at the ACDA National Convention in 2015 under the direction of Jefferson Johnson. A great concert closer, this one will bring the house down. For high school and college male choirs. Medium difficulty.
Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs
One of the greatest spirituals ever written arranged by one the barbershop's greatest arrangers. Simply wonderful.
Arranger: Tom Gentry | Composer: John Newton
The guys in your choir will shine singing this a cappella original that sounds like a traditional spiritual. Opens with a syncopated ostinato, adds a compelling minor-key melody, and expands into full four-part harmony. Gradually, voice parts disappear one by one, fading to the end. Newly Available for TTBB.
Composer: Donald Moore
This accessible piece for a cappella men's chorus is excellent for sight-reading practice, contest or festival.
Composer: Patti DeWitt
Emily Crocker's arrangement of this favorite spiritual is full of fun and is complimented by the accompaniment's walking bass line. It's an easy yet impressive selection for male choir. Available: TTB.
Arranger: Emily Crocker
A powerful and somber spiritual from Harry T. Burleigh with helpful edits for men's choir from Cantus. Much of the melody is given to Bass 1 as others hum the rich harmonies. A brief animato section builds to a glorious forte before it winds back to the same dramatic and chromatic chord progression that opened the piece.
Arranger: H T Burleigh | Composer: Traditional Performed By: Cantus
This is another fabulous piece by Stacey Gibbs, perhaps the current and foremost arranger of Spirituals. It is primarily written for 4-part male voices but does break into some divisi near the end. Some rockin' parts appear in this setting and some play on words as well, making it a great concert or festival piece. For high school aged choirs and older. Easy-medium.
Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs
This energetic spiritual is now available in a NEW TB voicing, perfect for developing men's choirs. Driving piano accompaniment helps create a rousing performance with many dynamic and rhythmic twists and turns setting this spiritual on fire!
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
Rattle, rattle, rattle, clink, clank! Younger ensembles will love the easy back and forth lines, countermelodies and clever spoken sections of this traditional American spiritual as it comes alive with fun!
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller
James Rodde is Director of Choral Activities at Iowa State University where he conducts the 90-voice men's choir, The Iowa Statesmen. Originally arranged by Hogan for SATB, we are pleased to offer this TTBB adaptation perfect for high school and beyond. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20
Arranger: Moses Hogan/James Rodde
James Rodde is Director of Choral Activities at Iowa State University where he conducts the 90-voice men's choir, The Iowa Statesmen. Originally arranged by Hogan for SATB, we are pleased to offer this TTBB adaptation perfect for high school and beyond. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20
Arranger: Moses Hogan/James Rodde | Composer: Traditional
This powerful original spiritual recounts the tale of Shadrach, Meshach and Abegnego as they escape the mighty fiery furnace of King Nebuchadnezzar. A super showcase for men's groups! Performance Time: Approx. 3:40
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
This original spiritual celebrates Christmas with an energized rhythmic drive, an optional soloist, and solid, well-crafted vocal harmonies. An excellent holiday feature!
Arranger: Emily Crocker
William Powell has adapted Rosephanye Powell's original setting for TTBB singers. The results are marvelous. This great, energetic Christmas Spiritual soars with the male voice. Church and school choirs will find this piece an excellent addition to their program. Rehearsal Trax available separately.
Arranger: William Powell
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" has always been one of our livelier Christmas traditions and Carolyn Jennings's arrangement and additional text is spectacular. This exuberant arrangement for men's voices is bubbling over with joy and good tidings. Great for glee club or men's chorus, or to give the male voices in your mixed choir a moment in the spotlight. This is a real showstopper.
Arranger: Carolyn Jennings
Layered voice parts open and close this fresh and contemporary spiritual setting with a fun male voice style that will be instantly appealing for middle school Tenor Bass ensembles! Optional shaker and congas will be a fun addition! Discovery Level 3. Available separately: TTB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller
Very cool! A rhythmic and refreshing twist on a holiday favorite! "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" features dynamic syncopation and vocal interplay between parts. The traditional melody is presented in a slightly less than traditional way amidst the dramatic vocal ostinatos and countermelodies of the other parts, then finishes with fabulous glee club choral sound. This is one incredible showstopper!
Arranger: David McCollum
New for TTBB! One of the best in a long line of exuberant, original, a cappella Christmas spirituals by Jay Althouse. It opens with an energetic melody sung by the low voice with the upper three voices singing in counterpoint above. Rhythmic energy develops the piece and it ends with an electrifyimg eight measure coda that's the pinnacle of excitement. No solos, no tempo changes make for quick learning. In the classic spiritual tradition, yet fresh and contemporary.
Arranger: Jay Althouse
"Have you heard the story of the baby boy, born in Bethlehem?" From that simple question Jay Althouse has crafted another superb, original Christmas spiritual. It features contrasting dynamics (excellent for teaching phrasing), male and female solos, and a tender middle section which contrasts with the hushed excitement of the opening and closing melody. Includes a descant on the final chorus.
Arranger: Jay Althouse
An engaging spiritual arranged by Harry T. Burleigh with helpful edits for men's choir from Cantus. A joyful, syncopated work that moves along briskly in under two minutes.
Arranger: H T Burleigh Performed By: Cantus
In keeping with Sister Rosetta Tharpe's stylistic blend, this arrangement has a funky doo-wop flavored middle section that reminds us just how many different rock styles go back to the gospel source.
Arranger: Stephen Hatfield
Celebrate the baby's birth in Bethlehem with this change-of-pace a cappella spiritual, set in a walking tempo with four optional percussion parts (available free at alfred.com/choralparts). Feel and hear the Christmas story come alive!
Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Composer: Jay Althouse
Rollo Dilworth's exciting arrangement of this gospel favorite is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Savior and King. This driving, energetic anthem is full of spirit and joy! It will stand on its own with piano only, or add some sparkle with the optional trumpets and rhythm section. A tried and true winner!
Arranger: Rollo Dilworth
Opening with a slow, unaccompanied statement of the refrain, this contemporary setting of the traditional spiritual then unfolds into a dramatic layering thematic treatment that is tremendously exciting. Includes optional congas and electric bass.
Arranger: Rollo Dilworth
Stacey brings his own creative magic to this classic spiritual. A driving rhythm coupled with tantalizing harmonies make this male chorus arrangement sound new and captivating. Excellent for concert and festival use, high school through college and community groups as well. Available separately: TTBB, Score (with piano reduction).
Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs
New compositions and arrangements in the Jonathan Palant series are designed to fit the young, changed male voice. This new arrangement of the classic spiritual fits this description perfectly with results that will have your young men sounding like a fully developed male choir.
Arranger: Ramon Gonzales
Arranger: Marshall Bartholomew
The strength of this steady, walking-tempo spiritual comes from the powerful dynamic contrasts and solid choral writing. Features brief descant-style female solos. The optional hand drum adds a rhythmic pulse.
Arranger: Jay Althouse
A new and exciting a cappella Christmas spiritual featuring a driving rhythmic pulse. The subdued middle section incorporates "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow." Drives to a powerful finish. Appropriate for school or church choirs.
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse
This original Christmas spiritual will delight the congregation. Beginning with a bass ostinato line, the tenors join, and then the women enter in a rhythmic and energetic pattern. Including some divisi for the women, and an interesting key change, "Mary Sat A-Rockin'" explores the full range of dynamics and will be a memorable selection for Christmas.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
Good news for male choruses, this setting by Stacey Gibbs never expands to divisi voices as he so often does. OK, there are a few chords near the end, but that's it. That means this joyful Spiritual can work with about any size choir, in church or in concert. Great for high school, college and community choirs. Easy.
Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs
The iconic spiritual arrangement by Moses Hogan has been masterfully adapted for men's voices by Peter Eklund. From the powerful opening chords to the exhilarating call and response sections, this is a work that will bring down the house!
Arranger: Peter Eklund
John Parker and Greg Gilpin have combined their talents to create this exuberant and original spiritual for a cappella voices. Full of dynamic contrast, rhythmic nuances, and textual percussiveness, Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet will be an outstanding festival, concert, or contest piece. Thrilling to sing and to hear.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
Arranger: Marshall Bartholomew
Opening with a section of sustained close harmony, this traditional favorite moves into a medium tempo jazz-flavored groove that's pure delight! An ideal showcase for men's chorus!
Arranger: Moses Hogan | Composer: Traditional
Now available for TTBB choirs! Using jazz articulation in an exuberant spiritual style, this original provides an exciting dimension to choral programming!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Various versions of the arrangement have long been sung in barbershop and this classic chart is muck like the one done by the Far Westerners, thre time quartet medalists in the 1970's. One can hear the influence of the great Earl Moon, arranger extraordinaire and the group's baritone, on this piece. The rare bari solo is a bonus.
Arranger: Barbershop Harmony Society | Composer: Traditional
From the quiet beginning to the joy-filled ending, your men will gladly proclaim, "Rise and shine and give God the glory!"
Arranger: Moses Hogan
Whether you choose the mixed or men's choir edition, this arrangement from Roger Emerson's popular series of spirituals will be a rousing addition to your Christmas or concert repertoire. Another winner! Available: 3-Part Mixed, TTB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
This original a cappella Christmas spiritual is packed with rhythmic vitality and inspiring lyrics. Features a great hook and call-and-response solos.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Hold on to your choir robes! This invigorating a cappella adaptation of one of the great traditional spirituals will bring your audience to their feet!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
This joyous spiritual, arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram, is perfectly suited for a male ensemble in concert. 1:43
Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram
This well-known 19th century spiritual is now offered as a beautiful and sensitive setting for T(T)B men's choir (optional second tenor part). Haunting and lovely, it is sure to showcase any male ensemble in a concert or festival setting. Also available as Unison/Optional Two-part (BL689) and in the treble solo book Let Nature Sing (BLB08).
Composer: Traditional
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