Rollo Dilworth : Weather: Stand the Storm

Historically, the arts have always fulfilled the dual roles of responding to change while at the same time creating change. Weather is a poem that gives voice to the voiceless, especially those who have been and continue to be marginalized because of difference. It responds to and reflects realities that are both culturally specific and humanly universal. Professor Claudia Rankine challenges all of us (no matter your background or lived experience) to know better, to do better, to take action, and to become agents of social justice and social change. This work for choir, narrator, piano with optional Wind Symphony or Chamber ensemble, is to be a learning and growing experience for the singers, the audience, and the conductor teacher in all ways emotional and intellectual . There is a companion resource for Weather that is intended for students, educators, conductors, and audiences to learn more about the social, political, and historical context of this work. This guide offers an opportunity for everyone to deply engage with Weather and understand its critically important social and historical context. The guide, created by Dr. Colleen Sears, Professor of Music at The College of New Jersey, encourages us to honor the intent of Claudia Rankine's poetry and Rollo Dilworth's music; to become better citizens in our communities and to bridge divides through our shared humanity.

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Songlist: Great Day!, In Dat Great Gettin' Up Mornin', Cert'ny Lord, He's Got the Whole World In His Hand

Treat yourself to seven, rousing spirituals by Albert McNeil, who is well-known to the national choral community, having been honored on four occasions with "Command Performances" before the prestigious American Choral Directors Association in 1981 in New Orleans, in 1985 at their Salt Lake City Convention, at their 1997 convention in San Diego, California, and most recently in February, 2000, at Los Angeles during the ACDA Western Division Convention held on the campus of Loyola-Marymount University.

Songlist: Hold Out Your Light, He's Got the Whole World, Open the Window, Noah, John, The Revelator, My Long White Robe, All My Trials

The Gospel Sing-Along Songbook is the first collection in our new anthem series for 2-part mixed voices, The Sacred Sing-Along Series. The Gospel Sing-Along Songbook includes 12 gospel classics, arranged in five easily-prepared medleys. With reproducible congregational songsheets included in the book, these medleys are great for congregational hymn sings and for praise worship. OR, use them as emergency anthems during the summer or throughout the year!

Songlist: In The Sweet Up Yonder, Medley of the Cross, Jesus, Have Thine Own Way, Stories of Jesus, Standing and Leaning

This collection showcases five of Undine Smith Moore's spirituals edited by Anton Armstrong and includes an instructional forward written for this newly-engraved edition.

Songlist: I Believe This Is Jesus, I'm Going Home, I Will Trust in the Lord, Oh, That Bleeding Lamb, We Shall Walk through the Valley

"My primary purpose in this effort is to preserve the rich heritage and the expressive power of the spiritual, while making the music accessible to most amateur and professional choral groups." -Clayton White From the Forward. These are some of the finest and most practical arrangements of spirituals ever published. Superbly arranged with an authentic choral sound. Priced to be affordable for the entire choir, with quality printing to last for years to come.

Songlist: Been in the Storm So Long, Blin' Man Stood on the Road and Cried, Calvary, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Done Made My Vow to the Lord, Fix me, Jesus, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Good News, Guide My Feet, Lord, Heavy Burdens, Hold On!, Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name, If Anybody Ask You, In Bright Mansions Above, King Jesus Is A-listenin', Lord, Don't Move the Mountain, Lord, I Ain't No Stranger Now, My Lord, What a Mournin', My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord, O Lord, Done Done What You Tol' Me to Do, Oh, Freedom!, Over My Head, Ride On, King Jesus, Rise Up, Shepherd, Steal Away, There Is a Balm in Gilead, This Train, Tryin' to Get Ready, Who Is That Yonder?, Yonder Come Day

Go Down, Moses is a collection of three spirituals - the dramatic Go Down, Moses, a jauntry arrangement of Oh Mary, Don't You Weep, and the ever-popular He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. Liven up any concert programme with these classic songs, arranged by the talented Gwyn Arch.

Songlist: Go Down Moses, Oh Mary, Don't You Weep, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Hall Johnson was a noted violinist, conductor and arranger of spirituals. The slave songs and spirituals that he heard his grandmother sing were a catalyst for him founding the Hall Johnson Choir in 1925. Here are 7 of his beautiful a cappella arrangements.

Songlist: Fix me, Jesus, Oh, Freedom!, I've Been Buked, I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, When I Was Sinkin' Down, Ain't Got Time To Die, Elijah Rock

A fine collection of spirituals.

Songlist: Amen, Deep River, Dis Train, Don't Be Weary, Traveler, Give Me Jesus, I Want Jesus, It's All Over Me

Another fine collection from Jester Hairston

Songlist: Live-A-Humble, Oh, Rocka My Soul, Poor Man Lazrus, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Steal Away, What Kind O'Shoes You Gonna Wear, Who'll Be A Witness For My Lord?, Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho

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.

Songlist: Deep River, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, I Got a Robe, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Steal Away, When the Saints Go Marching In

From joyous gospel to deeply felt blues, this wonderful collection contains vintage songs sung and played through the years by black Americans - at work, in church and for pure entertainment. included are spirituals, blues, work songs, and a variety of social and dance songs. This book was originally compiled by Dr. John Work, the noted musicologist affiliated with Fisk University and the celebrated Fisk Jubilee Singers and is a indispensable treasury of music for singers seeking a comprehensive sourcebook of black American folk music.

Songlist: Origins, Spirituals, The Blues, Work Songs, Social and Miscellaneous, The Songs

75 favorite gospel songs overflowing with warmth and natural exuberance are the hallmark of this collection of 4-part, hymnal-style arrangements usable for choirs, ensembles, soloists or congregations. Dozens of southern gospel classics, along with newer songs are presented so in a flexible format, so they can be sung either individually or in a thematic medley. Introductions, modulations, and endings are provided.

Songlist: Behold the Lamb Medley (Behold the Lamb; Stand Still and See His Glory), Calvary Medley (The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference; I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary; My Faith Still Holds), Changed Medley (Then I Met the Master; Redeemed; I've Been Changed); Coming Soon Medley (Redemption Draweth Nigh; Jesus Is Coming Soon), Do You Know Medley (Healer of Broken Heart; Do You Know My Jesus?, Dying Love Medley (Love Is Why; If That Isn't Love; He Looked Beyond My Fault), Gladness Medley (I've Got That Old Time Religion in My Heart; I'm Feeling Fine), Heavenly Journey Medley (I'm Climbing up the Mountain; God Made a Way), Heavenly Praise Medley (I Bowed on My Knees and Cried, "Holy!"; O for a Thousand Tongues), Hide Me Medley (Hide Thou Me; Hide Me, Rock of Ages), Holy Presence Medley (Sweet, Sweet Spirit; Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome; Holy Ground), How Long Medley (How About Your Heart?; How Long Has It Been?), I Am Free Medley (Down on My Knees; Can He? Could He? Would He? Did He?; Thank God, I Am Free), Jesus and Me Medley (Jesus and Me; Jesus, Hold My Hand; He Will Pilot Me), Jesus First Medley (Love Thou Me More Than These?; Remind Me, Dear Lord; Whatever It Takes); Jubilee Medley (The Meeting in the Air; The Happy Jubilee; Heaven's Jubilee), New Jerusalem Medley (I'm Bound for That City; Touring That City; Your First Day in Heaven), Prayer Medley (Where Could I Go?; He Knows Just What I Need; Just a Little Talk with Jesus), Reaching Out Medley (Show Me Thy Ways, O Lord; Let Me Touch Him), Resurrection Life Medley (Hallelujah! We Shall Rise; I'll Have a New Life), Reunion Medley (The Eastern Gate; I'll Meet You in the Morning; Everybody Will Be Happy Over There; That Glad Reunion Day), Risen Medley (Rise Again; The Night Before Easter), Seeing Jesus Medley (Jesus Will Outshine Them All; What a Day That Will Be; We Shall Behold Him), Solid Rock Medley (I Go to the Rock; I'm Standing on the Rock), Sufficient Grace Medley (Sheltered in the Arms of God; His Grace Is Sufficient for Me), The King and I Medley (The King and I Walk Hand in Hand; Led by the Master's Hand), Traveling On Medley (I Won't Turn Back; I Feel Like Traveling On), Up and Away Medley (Goodby, World, Goodby; Moving Up to Gloryland; I'll Fly Away), Savior Medley (What a Savior; Wonderful Savior), Heavenly Love Medley (Heavenly Love; When God Dips His Love in My Heart)

Esteemed arranger, Lari Goss, has assembled a diverse and dynamic Southern Gospel collection with arrangements of new and well-known favorites that will evoke memories of all night sing-alongs and dinners on the ground. These energetic, feel-good songs of faith and hope are easy-to-learn, offer opportunities for solos and a duet with a choir backup, and will move your choir and congregation to tap their toes and feel the Spirit. If you're looking for powerful testimonial songs, heart-filled ballads, and ministry-focused arrangements, you'll find a little bit of Heaven for every part of your worship in Everyday Sunday!

Songlist: Can He, Could He, Would He, Bye and Bye, Glorious Day, Great Love He Gave, The Love of God, Marriage Supper of the Lamb, Shoutin' Time Medley, Then I Met the Master, This Is the Day, Who Am I

Includes: His Eye Is on the Sparrow - The Sweet By and By - Old Time Religion - Amazing Grace - Shall We Gather at the River?

Songlist: His Eye Is on the Sparrow, The Sweet By and By, Old Time Religion, Amazing Grace, Shall We Gather at the River?

Mark Hayes is an internationally acclaimed composer, arranger and performer. The recipient of the prestigious Dove Award (gospel music's equivalent of a Grammy), Mark has transformed these popular traditional spirituals and gospel songs into refreshing, contemporary classics. Appropriate for performance by school, community and church choirs, these five outstanding arrangements are choral standards, a distinctive addition to your choir library.

Songlist: Old Time Religion, Standin' in the Need of Prayer, Down By the Riverside, Do, Lord, Steal Away to Heaven, Marchin' On Up, Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, Amazing Grace, I'm New Born Again, Steal Away, Motherless Child, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen

Mary McDonald is widely celebrated for her masterful hymn arrangements. In this delightful collection, she returns to her southern-gospel roots and offers six hymns and hymn medleys that are sure to please singers and listeners alike. Accessible SAB vocals are complemented by Mary's signature piano accompaniments, or add to the fun with the split-track accompaniment CD. This collection is a great resource for youth or senior choirs, summer worship, hymn festivals, and emergency anthems. Perform these titles individually throughout the year or together as a special program with church and community choirs.

Songlist: I Must Tell Jesus with Blessed Assurance, Walking in Sunlight, Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior, Glory to His Name, We Will Gather at the River, Joy Down in My Heart

These arrangements of the Five Spirituals grew from the arranger's desire to see a larger and more interesting repertoire for mixed choruses, and were created with the approval of Tippett's biographer and execture, Merion Bowen. Whilst the spirituals suit mixed 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

With a foreward by Andre Thomas, this collection of Moses Hogan spiritual arrangements is a welcome addition to any director's library and is a fitting tribute to to this great American composer and conductor. Includes: Ain't That Good News, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Ezekiel Saw the Wheel, I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, Joshua (Fit the Battle of Jericho), My Soul's Been Anchored in De Lord, Ride the Chariot, This Little Light of Mine, We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace and 26 more.

Songlist: Abide With Me, Ain't That Good News, The Battle of Jericho, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Do Lord, Remember Me, Down By the Riverside, Elijah Rock, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, God's Gonna Set This World on Fire, Good News, the Chariot's Comin', Great Day, Hear My Prayer, I Can Tell the World, I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, I Got a Robe, I Know the Lord's Laid His Hands on Me, I Stood on the River of Jordan, I Want Jesus to Walk With Me, I Want to Be Ready, I Want to Thank You, Lord, I'm Gonna Sing 'til the Spirit Moves in My Heart, Jesus Lay Your Head in the Window, Little David, Play On Your Harp, Lord, I Want To Be A Christian, My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord, Oh Mary, Don't You Weep Don't You Mourn, Ride the Chariot, Standing in the Need of Prayer, Steal Away, and more

With a foreward by Mormon Tabernacle Choir Director, Craig Jessop, this new collection of Moses Hogan originals and arrangements is a welcome addition to the first volume. Essential for every director's library it includes Certainly, Lord - Climbin' up the Mountain - Give Me That Old Time Religion - I'll Make the Difference (A Song of Hope for Singers Around the World) - Like a Mighty Stream - Music down in My Soul - Ride On, King Jesus and 28 more.

Songlist: Cert'nly Lawd, Clibin' Up the Mountain, De Blin' Man Stood On De Road An' Cried, Deep River, Give Me Jesus, Glory, Glory, Glory to the Newborn King, Hold On!, I Am His Child, I Got A Home in-a Dat Rock, I'll Make the Difference, Let the Heaven Light Shine on Me, Lift Every Voice for Freedom, Like a Mighty Stream, Mister Banjo, Music Down In My Soul, My God Is So High, No Hidin' Place, O Magnify the Lord, Old Time Religion, Reide On, King Jesus, Spiritual Reflection, A, Stand By Me, Surely he Died On Calvary, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, There's a Man Goin' Round, We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace, Who Built the Ark?, You Better Min' How You Talk

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. Here is a taste of some of his best work.

Songlist: The Battle of Jericho, Elijah Rock, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, God's Gonna Set This World on Fire, I Want To Thank You, Lord, I'm Gonna Sing 'Til The Spirit Moves In My Heart, Old Time Religion

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. Here is a taste of some of his best work.

Songlist: Abide With Me, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Down By The Riverside, Give Me Jesus, I Can Tell The World, I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, I Got A Home In-a Dat Rock

More of Moses Hogan's most exciting arrangements.

Songlist: I Know The Lord's Laid His Hands On Me, Ride On, King Jesus, Standing In Need Of A Prayer, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Jesus Lay Your Head In The Window

Features 7spirituals as interpreted by acclaimed conductor and arranger Moses Hogan. "Moses Hogan provides a new voice for spirituals in America. His arrangements are exciting treatments that do not obscure the traditional essence of this music. His artistry as conductor, arranger and pianist is world-class!" - Craig Jessop, Director, Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Songlist: Hear My Prayer, Ride the Chariot, I Want To Be Ready, You Better Min' How You Talk, A Spiritual Reflection, Good News, The Chariot's Comin', We Shall Walk Through The Valley In Peace

The inimitable Moses Hogan created stunning arrangements of many spirituals during his all too brief lifetime. In this new collection, seasoned church music arranger John Purifoy has edited five of Hogan's arrangements from their original multi-layered voicings to SATB with piano accompaniment, making them completely accessible to all sizes of choirs. Titles include Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?, Down by the Riverside, Steal Away, Wade in the Water and We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace.Available separately: SATB, Preview CD and Preview Pak (one book and one Preview CD).

Songlist: Steal Away (Steal Away To Jesus), Wade In The Water, We Shall Walk Through The Valley In Peace, Down By The Riverside, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel

African-American spirituals comprise one of the world's greatest and best-loved bodies of music, appealing to both performers and audiences across all boundries. This book is the first anthology to present a comprehensive survey of the genre's reperoire - its principal composers, themes and forums - in a way this is at once stylistally authentic, historically meaningful and intended for practical use both in worship and in concert. Included is a rich array of songs, both familiar and less familiar, arranged by twenty eight of the most significant composers and presented in chronological order from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. The selections illustrate the history of the spiritual as an art form - from the first serious attempts at notation in ways that approximated actual performance styles, through an arrangement by one of today's most exciting composer-arrangers Moses Hogan.

Songlist: Listen To The Lambs, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, My Lord, What a Mornin', Jesus Is A Rock In a Weary Lan', Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Here's One, Let Us Break Bread Together, If I Got My Ticket, Can I Ride?, Little Innocent Lamb, Great Day, Any How, Daniel, Daniel, Servant Of The Lord, Fix me, Jesus, Amen, A City Called Heaven, Were You There?, I Want God's Heaven To Be Mine, The Lilly of The Valley, Keep Your Lamps!, Witness, My Good Lord's Done Been Here, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Don't You Let Nobody Turn You 'round, Glory To The New Born King, By an' By, Look What dey Doin' to Jesus, The Battle Of Jericho, Lord, How Come Me Here?

The five spirituals contained within this collection have been edited directly from Moses Hogan's original a cappella settings to include accompanied arrangements for easy/medium SATB voicings. Great care has been taken to preserve the dynamic nuances, and the accompaniments reflect all of the harmonic and rhythmic stylings of the original a cappella settings.

Songlist: Ain't That Good News, Abide With Me, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Lord, I Want To Be A Christian, God's Gonna Set This World On Fire

This collection features 15 songs of testimony, praise and thanksgiving in Easy 2 Excel Flexible format. Mosie Lister originals are joined with some best-loved gospel songs from other sources making this compilation an obvious choice for Sunday worship, revivals and camp meeting

Songlist: Step into the Water, The Lamb Has Overcome, Still Feelin' Fine, Child of the King, Gettin' Ready to Leave This World, Into My World, The Old Gospel Ship, The Song Rolls On, Sinner Saved by Grace, Castles in the Sand, God Is Able, The Sound of His Name, Jesus Will Hold My Hand, I've Been Adopted, The Haven of Rest

What a collection! Compiled by Gospel Music Hall of Fame songwriter Mosie Lister, who has a real heart both for gospel music and for the choir with limited resources. The format is Easy 2 Excel flexible, so choirs can either sing easy SATB or adapt the voicing to their own needs. Each arrangement is easy to learn yet fun to sin. Titles include I Should Have Been Crucified; I Bowed on My Knees and Cried 'Holy!'; Peace in the Midst of the Storm; Beyond the Cross; Canaanland Is Just in Sight; Do You Know My Jesus?; Faith Unlocks the Door; I Thirst; I Will Serve Thee; I'm Not Giving Up; Your First Day in Heaven; The Unclouded Day; Love Is Why; Keep on the Firing Line; Joy Comes in the Morning; and more.

Thirty-five all-time favorite gospel songs from award-winning composer Mosie Lister in one souvenir songbook. Includes historic photos, as well as stories behind several of his songs. Lister began his musical career as a singer, performing as an original member of the Sunny South Quartet before he was tapped by Hovie Lister to be the original baritone for the Statesmen. Lister soon gave up his professional singing career to devote his attention to writing, continuing to work as an arranger for the Statesmen. Lister was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame in 1976 and into the SGMA Hall Of Fame in 1997.

Songlist: At the Crossing, Blow Your Trumpet, Gabriel, Come and See the Man, Down On My Knees, Good Old Gospel Singing, Goodby, World, Goodby, Happy Rhythm, Hard Trails Will Soon Be Over, He Knows Just What I Need, His Grace Is Sufficient For Me, His Hand In Mine, How Long Has It Been?, I Won't Turn Back, I'll Leave It All Behind, I'm Bound For The Kingdom, I'm Climbing Up The Mountain, I'm Feeling Fine, I've Been Changed, If You Believe, In The Arms Of Sweet Deliverance, It's Alright Now, Led By the Masters Hand, Nothing Can Compare, O What A Friend, Restore My Soul, The Gentle Stranger, The King and I, The Touch Of His Hand, The Way Of The Cross Led Me Home, Then I Met the Master, and more

This collection of Negro folk songs represents a faithful effort to place on paper a precise record of old traditional plantation songs, exactly as they were sung by black students at Virginia's Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. Dedicated to the education of former slaves, this nineteenth-century establishment was home to some 900 students from all parts of the United States. The songs were compiled by musicologist Natalie Curtis-Burlin, whose brilliant and careful notation presents a vivid transcription of actual performance.Included here are precise scores of nineteen spirituals, work-songs, and play-songs in four sections, each notated for male quartet, with a piano reduction of the vocal parts. From such spirituals as "Go down, Moses," "Couldn't hear nobody pray," "O ev-ry time I feel de spirit," and "Good news, chariot's comin'!" to more secular melodies such as "Cott'n-pickin' Song," "Hammerin' Song," "Liza-Jane," and "Lullaby," each piece is preceded by a detailed analysis of the music. In addition, all four sections feature thorough, engaging introductions that discuss the social context of the times, the people, and their music.Students, musicians, and musicologists interested in the priceless contributions of African Americans to the folk music of the United States will treasure this unique volume.

Songlist: Deep River, Don't Be Wary, Traveler (Merel Young), Goin' To Set Down An' Rest Awhile (Merel Young), Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Walk Together Children

Eleven superb arrangements of classic and lesser-known spirituals covering a wide range of styles and moods, from simple four-part settings to extended eight-part compositions. These stunning settings can be performed as a set or individually, and are ideal choices for concerts, festivals, or even as surprising encores! A cappella with rehearsal keyboard.

Songlist: Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Go Down in De Lonesome Valley, Walk Together, Children, Go Down Moses, Were You There?, Gonna Set Downan' Rest, Don't You Weep When I am Gone, Scandalize' My Name, Steal Away, 'Tis Me, O Lord, Give Me Jesus

Rediscover the fine arrangements of Robert DeCormier in this elegant new collection of five of his best-loved spirituals.

Songlist: Hallelujah, Walk Together, Children, Stars Shinin' By n' By, Ride On, King Jesus, Let Me Fly

A new creation from Rosephanye Powell, this large-scale choral work infuses the imagination of singer and listener alike to the great mystery and great joy that is the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

If you enjoyed singing Sheldon Curry's arrangement of Down to the River to Pray, you'll absolutely love this collection! Containing five new arrangements (plus the title song) with the same Appalachian gospel flavor, this collection is unbridled fun.

Songlist: We Shall Rise, Down To The River To Pray, Precious Memories, Dear Little Stranger, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, O Come, Angel Band, The Unclouded Day

Here's a truly authentic Gospel celebration! Contains singable, celebrative medley arrangements of favorites: We Shall Rise, Just a Closer Walk, The Lily of the Valley, Precious Memories, In the Sweet By and By, and more. The Complete Kit contains 10 choral books, a ChoirTrax accompaniment CD, and worship resources. The easy SA(T)B voicing makes it easily prepared for a variety of occasions. Available: SA(T)B, ChoirTrax CD, Complete Kit, Preview Cassette, Preview Pak.

Songlist: By And By, The Lily Of The Valley, Just Over In The Gloryland, Precious Memories, Hallelujah, We Shall Rise, When We All Get To Heaven, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Sweet By And By, I Am Thine, O Lord

Here is the much anticipated sequel to the best-selling collection, "Gospel Voices." In that popular compilation, Stan Pethel arranged a number of gospel standards for choirs of any size. The need for Volume 2 soon became clear, and the results are an outstanding new gathering of gospel favorites!

Songlist: I'll Fly Away, Jesus Is Coming Soon, Sheltered In The Arms Of God, Step Into The Water, A Wonderful Time Up There (Everybody's Gonna Have A Wonderful Time Up There)

Here it is at last! This is the gospel collection that you have been waiting for. Stan Pethel has assembled a terrific cache of the world's greatest gospel songs and arranged them for choir. The tracks have an authentic Smoky Mountain feel to them and you will find the arrangements to be easy to sing and so rewarding.

Songlist: I'm Standing On The Solid Rock, Just A Little Talk With Jesus, A Mansion On The Hill, Movin' Up To Gloryland, Sweet Beulah Land

The heartfelt authenticity of these Appalachian-based spiritual songs shine in this new trilogy arranged by Tom Fettke. Featuring songs from the award-winning film Cold Mountain, this collection contains singable settings of three songs which offer a unique and transparent worship mood. Perform separately at any time during the year or together as a complete worship package. For mixed voices and piano.

Songlist: Great High Mountain, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, I'm Going Home

This hardbound treasure is a goldmine of hundreds of historic hymns rendered in the traditional shape note style. Essentially, shape notes consist of four shapes - triangle, square, oval and diamond - which correspond with a syllable: fa, sol, la and mi. These shapes and syllables are then associated with notes on a scale. This system, and the Shape Note singing books such as the Sacred Harp (which was originally published in 1844), were ubiquitous, particularly in the South, in the 18th and 19th centuries. Music was an integral part of the camp meetings and revivals of the period, and the shape note method was intended to simplify the reading of music, so that anyone so moved could participate. The thematic content is almost exclusively religious in nature, reflecting the predominant attitude of the composers, as well as the publishers, of the time. The polyphony of the shape note is characterized by lively chordal movement, and dyadic harmony based on fourths and fifths, often in parallel. Contemporary renditions, sung in the shape note style, can be heard on the soundtrack to the Civil War film, "Cold Mountain." The book also includes an introductory section entitled the "Rudiments of Music," a thorough primer in the fundamentals of theory. Updated in 1991 with the addition of 62 songs, "The Sacred Harp" will keep a group of part-singers entertained for years. Can also be used by those accustomed to conventional notation.

The haunting melody of "No Room" is harmonized in the Dorian mode and captures the irony of the Son of Man having no place to lay his head. No Room has a spiritual-like quality, yet the modal tonalities and occasional "jazz" chords give it a unique, almost ethereal feel. Seamless, chilling, and very moving. "I Am the Vine" is a beautiful worship or concert octavo. Tight harmonies and a flowing mixed meter give this expressive anthem a smooth ebb-and-flow, give-and- take feeling, very much like the spiritual relationship described in the text. "When I Was A Child" - Larry Nickel takes texts from both the Old and New Testaments and touches them with his creative magic to produce a lush tapestry of choral color and sound. This challenging octavo gives thoughtful directors ample opportunity for expressive performance moments. A multi-use choral, it is well suited for use as an introit, benediction or theme anthem. "Grace Be With You" - Joel Phillips takes the words of John 2:3 and touches it with a cappella beauty in this fresh new anthem. Suitable as a benediction or as a general use anthem, this choral uses a lush tonal vocabulary that brings to the text warmth and expressiveness that are very compelling. "They Shall Soar On Wings Like Eagles" - The celebrated words of Isaiah 40:28-31 take wing in this Tim Rumsey choral setting. There are many beautiful moments in this work and larger ensembles will revel in the thick divided harmonies. The expressive palette of choral colors and textures build the work to an impressive climax. This inspiring affirmation of God's strength and care is appropriate for programming any time of year. There is a joyful spirit to this a cappella choral from this new Mark Foster composer with a gentle "islands" feel, making it the perfect sorbet for your menu of music this year. Use the optional percussion for an authentic festive touch.

Songlist: No Room, I Am The Vine, When I Was A Child, Grace Be With You, They Shall Soar On Wings Like Eagles, My Heart Is Steadfast, O God!

From the Mark Foster catalog, "Take My Mother Home" is an especially pictorial and dramatic spiritual for Holy Week. Craig Westendorf has chosen an expressive melody to recall Christ's concern for His mother. It is direct and powerful without sentimentality. Sung a cappella with baritone soloist, the repetitive use of the word "nailin'" beneath the second verse is particularly effective. Take My Mother Home could be used within the context of the passion reading by liturgical churches and is also suitable for Lent or Holy Week. All congregations will find this poignant and unique anthem to be a dramatic and moving addition to worship. A tremendously joyful anthem about "kingdom come"! Roy Belfield has artfully arranged this light and bouncy spiritual, "I Want To Be Raedy," with wonderful interplay between voices. Optional solos give soprano and/or tenor stars a chance to shine, and a middle section split between four-part women and four-part men gives each section a chance to really show what they've got! I Want to Be Ready has contagious energy, and such a wonderful picture of heaven-what unbridled happiness when we "walk in Jerusalem just like John." "Climbin' Up The Mountain," is newly arranged by Russell Robinson in a robust a cappella setting with solo opportunities. With its repetitive sections, this piece is not difficult; however, with the exciting key change and strong ending, the singer and listener are captured by the sound and energy of this great arrangement. This unusual, traditional spiritual is not often found. Phil Kern has arranged this exciting, version on "Don't Let Nobody Turn You" which makes its mark with a driving, hushed energy, fantastic solo lines and an ending that will set your audience on fire. This arrangement is smart, musically exciting and fresh. Also included in this package are "Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name," "My Soul's Been Anchored In De Lord," and "Take My Mother Home."

Songlist: Climbin' Up The Mountain, Don't You Let Anybody Turn You Around, Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name, I Want To Be Ready, My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord, O Lord, Have Mercy, Take My Mother Home

'Wait on the Lord' is based on the text in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31, put together by Rosephanye Powell. This beautifully harmonized piece starts out with the basses, then builds, adding each voice one at a time until measure 13 when all voices are singing together. 'The Word Was God' is another text by Rospehanye Powell, based on John 1:1-3. In this piece, both the male voices and the female voices get their opportunities to shine. Each part is divisi at one point or another. Robert H. Young's 'Show Us Your Mercy, O Lord,' is based on the text in Psalm 85:7-11,13. In this piece, the women split up into gorgeous four-part harmony, the men's voices create a great vocal accompanyment throughout. Robert h. Young's other gem, 'The Christ-Child' is an excellently composed choral with a few divisi parts to sweeten-up the lush chords throughout. His 'Treasures in Heaven' is another piece not to be missed with ample amounts of soli men and women sections throughout. The challenging chord progressions and multiple dynamic changes will allow your large advanced choir to show their chops

Songlist: Treasures in Heaven, Show Us Your Mercy, O Lord, The Christ Child, The Word Was God, Wait on the Lord

The familiar portions of 'Dem Bones' dance delightfully and are surrounded by meaningful choral statements, especially the ending 'Breathe On Me Breath of God.' The title of 'Ain't That News' is a tribute to the superb Staple Singers, who dang a piece by that name, not otherwise quoted in this chart. The opening seven measures are an adaptation of an old Paul Robeson 78. The rest of the piece is original material intended to pay homage to both the black church and black popo music, just one of the many genres that owes its soul to the spiritual. The composer states, "My goal is to allow even the most demure chorister to have at least a little taste of what it would be like to be Aretha Franklin." Donald R. Frderick's arrangement of 'Deep River' is short but sweet with beautiful 4 part harmonies. The beautiful sound of 'Bright Mansions' is brought to life with great excitement in K. Lee Scott's arrangement. Multiple sections featuring only male voices and a soaring descant towards the end of the piece make this gospel tune a true gem. Rosephanye Powell has become one of the most popular new choral writers to burst on the scene. 'Drinking of the Wine' was commissioned by the Truman State University Chorus, conducted by R. Paul Crabb. The text weaves together stories from the Bible with images of the hardship of life. 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' is treated in an expressive, upbeat and playful manner in this arrangement. It is rhythmically challenging - a pervasive triplet feel with some interesting and unexpected twists.

Songlist: Ain't That News, Deep River, Bright Mansions, Drinkin' of the Wine, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

In Witness, the men and women start in a call and response fashion, the next change comes with a fun walkin bass line with the rest of the voices singing beautiful harmonies... this is a fun tune! The rhythmic and expressive setting of the well known Spiritual, 'Rockin' Jerusalem' is a tribute to the work of Dale Warland. This arrangement will make an inspiring concert work for a skilled A Cappella choir. Originally, 'Wade in the Water' was a code song of the African-American slave that cautioned slaves to travel by water on their journey to freedom. Powell's arrangement captures the drama with beautiful harmony and powerful dynamics. The light humming of harmonies that start 'Somebody's Knockin' At Yo' Do'' will give you an idea of how exciting this piece could become, and sure enough it doesn't faulter from that expectation once throughout the song, this is a fantastic arrangement!

Songlist: Witness, Rockin' Jerusalem, Wade in the Water, Somebody's Knockin' at Your Door

The beloved spiritual arrangements and original compositions of William L. Dawson have been celebrated by choirs and audiences since they were first published, and have become among the most widely performed choral works for concert, contest, and festival settings. These new compilations, Dawson Spirituals, Volumes 1 & 2, each feature six favorites for Mixed Chorus (SATB) that have been carefully re-engraved to feature clean and clear notation. Not only do they provide tremendous readability and clarity, but they remain historically relevant. Every choir will want copies of these collections - William L. Dawson's legacy is everlasting, and his works will be in demand for generations to come!

Songlist: Ain'-a That Good News, Hail Mary!, Steal Away, In His Care-O, Mary Had A Baby, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel

The beloved spiritual arrangements and original compositions of William L. Dawson have been celebrated by choirs and audiences since they were first published, and have become among the most widely performed choral works for concert, contest, and festival settings. These new compilations, Dawson Spirituals, Volumes 1 & 2, each feature six favorites for Mixed Chorus (SATB) that have been carefully re-engraved to feature clean and clear notation. Not only do they provide tremendous readability and clarity, but they remain historically relevant. Every choir will want copies of these collections - William L. Dawson's legacy is everlasting, and his works will be in demand for generations to come!

Songlist: Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, I Wan' To Be Ready, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Soon Ah Will Be Done, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Behold The Star