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Down by the Riverside

Traditional African American Spiritual

Down by the Riverside" (also known as "Ain't Gonna Study War No More" and "Gonna lay down my burden") is a spiritual. Its roots date back to before the American Civil War, though it was first published in 1918 in Plantation Melodies: A Collection of Modern, Popular and Old-time Negro-Songs of the Southland, Chicago, the Rodeheaver Company. The song has alternatively been known as “Ain' go'n' to study war no mo'”, “Ain't Gwine to Study War No More”, “Down by de Ribberside”, “Going to Pull My War-Clothes” and “Study war no more”. The song was first recorded by the Fisk University jubilee quartet in 1920 (published by Columbia in 1922), and there are at least 14 black gospel recordings before World War II.

Because of its pacifistic imagery, "Down by the Riverside" has also been used as an anti-war protest song, especially during the Vietnam War.[1] The song is also included in collections of socialist and labor songs.



Down by the Riverside

Down by the Riverside

Voicing: 3-Part


Down by the Riverside

Down by the Riverside

Voicing: 2-Part


Down by the Riverside

Down by the Riverside

The King's Singers

From the smooth layered opening to the spectacular jazz conclusion, this is a King's Singers arrangement to bring down the house! Full of rhythmic, melodic and lyric twists, it is a challenge, but definitely worth it!

Voicing: SATBBB


Down by the Riverside

Down by the Riverside

Voicing: 3-Part


Down by the Riverside

Down by the Riverside

Voicing: 2-Part


Down by the Riverside

Down by the Riverside

O'Connell's upbeat and dynamic a cappella setting of this popular spiritual is not to be missed! Rhythmically charged vocals from start to finish make you feel like you're in your own Dixieland vocal band. The well-arranged vocals imitate trumpets and banjos surrounded by snaps and claps and a whole lot of vocal fun!

Voicing: SATB


Down by the Riverside

Down by the Riverside

O'Connell's upbeat and dynamic a cappella setting of this popular spiritual is not to be missed! Rhythmically charged vocals from start to finish make you feel like you're in your own Dixieland vocal band. The well-arranged vocals imitate trumpets and banjos surrounded by snaps and claps and a whole lot of vocal fun!

Voicing: SATB



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Barrie Carson Turner : Just Voices - Gospel : SSA. / SAT : Songbook : 884088627454 : 1846099293 : 14041563

Barrie Carson Turner : Just Voices - Gospel

Ten easy three-part a cappella arrangements of inspirational songs, for either SSA or SAT choirs, with a piano part for convenient rehearsal. All of these rousing pieces are presented in new arrangements by Barrie Carson Turner. Bringing together ten timeless songs of faith, celebration and inspiration, Just Voices: Gospel is an ideal introduction to mastering the a cappella style. Perfect for your next concert or as a fun treat for your choir.

Songlist: Amazing Grace, Down By The Riverside, Lean On Me, Let It B, O Happy Day!, Redemption Song, Soon And Very Soon, Standing In The Need Of Prayer, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Wade In The Water

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Voicing: SSA. / SAT | 7264b | Songbook | $14.95 | A Cappella


Christopher Norton : Novello Youth Chorals - Favourite Gospel : SSA : Songbook : 9780711984882 : 14070976

Christopher Norton : Novello Youth Chorals - Favourite Gospel

A collection of five hymns arranged in traditional Gospel style for SSA choir with piano accompaniment.

Songlist: Amazing Grace, Down by the Riverside, Lean On Me, Soon And Very Soon, Standing in the Need of Prayer

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Voicing: SSA | 10811b | Songbook | $11.25 | With Piano


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Book 3, Student : SATB : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 073999401066 : 0793543533 : 08740106

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Book 3, Student

"Essential Musicianship, Book 3," recommended for Grades 10-12 or other advanced singers, is a sequential choral method that helps the returning high school singer develop intermediate to advanced skills. Concepts presented include major/minor scales, diatonic chords, intervals, chromaticism, categories of harmony, modes, simple, asymmetric and changing meters. The 52 practice/performance songs for mixed, treble and tenor bass choirs are designed to improve reading skills through expressive singing.

Songlist: Aura Lee, Awake, Arise!, Benedictus, Bound For The Promised Land, Canon, Cape Cod Girls, The Colorado Trail, Confitemini Domino, Da Pacem, Domine, Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron, Deck The Hall, Down By The Riverside, Faith And Hope And Love, Fine Knacks For Ladies, Gloria!, Goin' Round The Mountain, Golden Slumbers, Good Night Ladies, Greensleeves, The Gypsy Rover, Hi-Ho The Holly, I Know Where I'm Goin', Illumina Oculos Meos, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Kumbaya, Kyrie Eleison, Locus Iste, My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean, My True Love Hath My Heart, O Mistress Mine, and more

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Voicing: SATB | 1803b | Songbook | $14.95 ON SALE $12.95


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Level Three Teacher Edition : SATB : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 073999401073 : 0793543541 : 08740107

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Level Three Teacher Edition

ESSENTIAL MUSICIANSHIP is a sequential comprehensive curriculum that is designed to build all the skills of a choral musician. It includes Voice-builders, Theory-Builders, Sight-Reading exercises and songs which can be used for classroom or concert. The easy-to-use format allows the books to be used with all types of choir: mixed, treble or tenor bass.

Songlist: All People On Earth Do Dwell, All The Pretty Little Horses, Amazing Grace, An' Thou Wert My Ain Thing, Antiphonal Alleluia, Aura Lee, Awake, Arise!, Benedictus, Bound For The Promised Land, Canon, Cape Cod Girls, The Colorado Trail, Confitemini Domino, Da Pacem, Domine, Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron, Deck The Hall, Down By The Riverside, Faith And Hope And Love, Fine Knacks For Ladies, Gloria!, Goin' Round The Mountain, Golden Slumbers, Good Night Ladies, Greensleeves, The Gypsy Rover, Hi-Ho The Holly, I Know Where I'm Goin', Illumina Oculos Meos, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Kumbaya, and more

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Voicing: SATB | 1816b | Songbook | $19.95


Gwyn Arch : Four Jazz Spirituals : SA(B) : Songbook : 9780571515233 : 12-0571515231

Gwyn Arch : Four Jazz Spirituals

These four spirituals have been arranged by Gwyn Arch especially for the younger or developing choir. They are fun arrangements of popular or well known spirituals that are interesting to sing and fairly straightforward to perform. The optional baritone line makes the collection suitable for choirs with a dearth of male voices but equally suitable for boys to sing as their voices change and develop.

Songlist: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, This Little Light of Mine, When the Love Comes Trickalin' Down, Down by the Riverside

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Voicing: SA(B) | 40838b | Songbook | $5.80


Joe Ambroso : Choir Starters : 01 Songbook Warm Ups : vm10

Joe Ambroso : Choir Starters

Start every rehearsal with Music! The well-loved tunes in Choir Starters are effective, enjoyable, and energizing ways to begin every rehearsal. Flexible voicing and thoughtful arranging provides options for ensembles of any combination or age (including those with changing voices). Choir directors will appreciate the efficiency that Choir Starters brings to their rehearsals, and singers will jump at the chance to begin every rehearsal with real tunes! Each Choir Starter is arranged in two parts, each written in both treble and bass clefs. This flexible voicing allows Choir Starters to be sung by ensembles of any age or voicing, including: SATB, SAB, 3-Part Mixed (SAT), SA (Trebles), TB (Men's), or Unison voices. This collection is useful for choirs of all ages and abilities!

Songlist: Amazing Grace, Aura Lee, Battle Hymn of the Rupublic, Buffalo Gals, Down by the Riverside, My Country 'Tis of Thee, My Old Kentucky Home, Oh, Susanna, Simple Gifts, Yankee Doodle

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6859b | Songbook Warm Ups | $5.95


John Jacobson : Patriotic Partners : 2-Part : Songbook : John Jacobson : 884088479909 : 1423491750 : 09971405

John Jacobson : Patriotic Partners

Let your patriotic pride shine and develop independent 2-part singing for a winning partnership! John Jacobson and Tom Anderson have partnered up new creative lyrics and singable melodies with patriotic favorites in this spirited collection you will use again and again. Young singers will learn each melody separately, and then sing them together for instant harmonic fun. Watch the excitement grow! The Teacher Edition offers piano/vocal arrangements with choreography, and, for added value, reproducible vocal sheets and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. Stretch your budget dollars further with the Classroom Kit and receive the Teacher Edition and an ENHANCED CD with performance and accompaniment song tracks, plus PDFs of singer songsheets for projection options! Don't miss this winning collection of spirited originals partnered with patriotic favorites 3-6.

Songlist: America, America For Me, America, The Beautiful, Down By The Riverside, Give Love, Have You Ever Seen A Yankee Doodle?, Hip Hop Hooray For The U.S.A., Home Sweet Home, I Love America, I Love That Grand Old Flag, Let Freedom Ring, Simple Gifts, There's A Light, Three Cheers For America, Yankee Doodle Boy, You're A Grand Old Flag

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Voicing: 2-Part | 9679b | Songbook | $26.95 ON SALE $19.95


John Leavitt : A Treasury of Song for Sight-Singing and Performance : SATB : Songbook : 884088494957 : 08751678

John Leavitt : A Treasury of Song for Sight-Singing and Performance

Sight-singing is important in the development of independent musicianship. The music in this collection will aid in the development of this skill but also be interesting enough to motivate the singer and be substantive enough to be useful in a variety of performance applications. Song categories include Patriotic, Christmas, Folk Song, Renaissance and Baroque Part Songs and Spirituals. All songs will stand alone as a cappella settings. Several songs also have optional piano accompaniments. Sight-reading or analysis tips are included for each selection.

Songlist: America, The Beautiful, Da Pacem, Domine, Deep River, Down By The Riverside, Faith And Hope And Love, Happy, Happy Birthday, In The Bleak Midwinter, Innsbruck, I Now Must Leave Thee, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Now All The Woods Are Sleeping, Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be?, Oh Mary Don't You Weep, Say Love If Ever Thou, Set Me As A Seal, Since First I Saw Your Face, The Star Spangled Banner, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, Water Is Wide, We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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Voicing: SATB | 7695b | Songbook | $4.95


Joyce Eilers : The Beginning Part-Singer Vol 1 & 2 : 2-Part : Songbook

Joyce Eilers : The Beginning Part-Singer Vol 1 & 2

Master writer for young voices, Joyce Eilers has designed a special series for choirs ready to begin part-singing! Filled with Joyce's carefully developed techniques and suggestions, this collection of five best-selling chorals will motivate your choir and help them achieve a successful first experience. In Volume II, Joyce Eilers reinforces the necessary criteria for choosing music for the young singer and shows how to make adjustments as the choir gains in maturity and musical experience. This valuable resource includes five best-selling chorals along with Joyce's helpful suggestions and teaching tips. This collection is sure to produce immediate success with your choir!

Songlist: America, The Beautiful, The Pirate Song, Tiki Chant, My America, Glendy Burke, The Legend of the Bells, Down By The Riverside, Go For It!, Dreamer with Liberty and Justice For All

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Voicing: 2-Part | 7836b | Songbook | $6.95


King's Singers : Folk Songs and Fantasies : SATB divisi : Songbook : 888680707026 : 1540019888 : 00243922

King's Singers : Folk Songs and Fantasies

In this 50th Anniversary year of The King's Singers there is much celebrating to be done. A 3 disc CD has been recorded by the current members of the group and from that new recording, the most popular songs have been selected for this collection. Known for their consummate artistry in all genres and styles, their interpretations of pop and folk music are legendary. Songs include: And I Love Her - And So It Goes - Danny Boy - Down by the Riverside - Down with Love - I'll Follow the Sun - Loch Lomond - Love Is Here to Stay - MLK - Quand Tu Dors Pres De Moi - That Lonesome Road

Songlist: MLK, Danny Boy, And I Love Her, And So It Goes, Down By The Riverside, Loch Lomond, Down With Love, That Lonesome Road, Quand Tu Dors Pres De Moi, I'll Follow The Sun, Love Is Here To Stay

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Voicing: SATB divisi | Performed by King's Singers | 4558b | Songbook | $10.95 | A Cappella


Kirby Shaw : Women's Spirituals Vol 1 : SSAA : Sheet Music Collection

Kirby Shaw : Women's Spirituals Vol 1

The treatment of the classic spiritual 'Wade In The Water" by Kirby Shaw includes the elements that always seem to "work": a soulful solo, supportive choral parts that have their own interest, and new verses that are seamless in the story. Designed to showcase that special soloist in your choir, "Down By The Riverside" gets an upbeat a cappella treatment that allows for an optional audience sing-/snap-along. John Newton's famous and beloved hymn "Amazing Grace" is perhaps one of the most well-known song in the world. This traditional setting will surely have a profound effect on your singers and audiences. Hold on to your choir robes! The invigorating a cappella adaptation of "Sinner Man", one of the great traditional spirituals, will bring your audience to their feet!

Songlist: Amazing Grace, Wade In The Water, Sinner Man, Down By The Riverside, Plenty Good Room (On the Glory Train)

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Voicing: SSAA | 9013b | Sheet Music Collection | $9.95 | A Cappella


Mark Hayes : Spirituals and Gospel Songs for SAB Voices : SAB : Songbook : 038081224640  : 00-22839

Mark Hayes : Spirituals and Gospel Songs for SAB Voices

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

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Voicing: SAB | 7271b | Songbook | $7.95


Mitch Miller : The Mitch Miller Community Songbook : 2- and 3-Part : Songbook : 723188900275  : 00-CN0027

Mitch Miller : The Mitch Miller Community Songbook

A collection for group singing for all occasions.

Songlist: Alouette, America, America, The Beautiful, Au Clair de la Lune, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Big Rock Candy Mountain, Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home, Birch Tree, Blues in the Night, British Grenadiers, Broom, Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie, By the Light of the Silvery Moon, Cantique de Noel, Careless Love, Charleston, Christmas Is Coming, Cielito Lindo, Come Follow, Come Ye Thankful People, Dancing in the Dark (from "The Band Wagon"), Dear Old Girl, Down by the Riverside, Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes, Fine and Dandy, First Nowell, From Ill Do Thou Defend Me, Gal I Left Behind Me, Galway Piper, Give Me Your Tired Your Poor, and more

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Voicing: 2- and 3-Part | Performed by Mitch Miller | 4317b | Songbook | $14.95


Moses Hogan : Feel The Spirit : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Songbook : Moses Hogan : 073999437034 : 0634058444 : 08743703

Moses Hogan : Feel The Spirit

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

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | 2833b | Songbook | $22.95 | A Cappella


Moses Hogan : Traditional Spirituals 2 : SATB divisi : Sheet Music Collection : Moses Hogan

Moses Hogan : Traditional Spirituals 2

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

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Voicing: SATB divisi | 3343b | Sheet Music Collection | $13.95 | A Cappella


Moses Hogan : Steal Away : SATB : Songbook : 073999444742 : 08744474

Moses Hogan : Steal Away

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

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Voicing: SATB | 4245b | Songbook | $6.95


Various : One Rehearsal Wonders - Volume 3 : SAB : Songbook : 884088455613 : 1423488172 : 35026767

Various : One Rehearsal Wonders - Volume 3

These best sellers are ready when you need them. After One-Rehearsal Wonders, Volumes 1 and 2 were such runaway hits; we felt we had to continue these helpful compilations featuring some of our best sellers adapted for churches with limited rehearsal time. This cavalcade of chorals will provide a steady procession of favorites for your choir and congregation and a great value for your music budget. Don't miss this treasury of 11 proven winners scored for SAB and two-part choirs. This collection is ideal for summer choir repertoire when numbers are lower or for small ensembles any time.

Songlist: Clap Your Hands And Sing Hallelujah!, Come And See, Down By The Riverside, For Such A Time As This, Give It To Jesus, I Surrender, Lord, In Your House, O Lord, Peace Go With You, The Time For Singing Has Come, Truly God Is Good, We Come Together Here

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Voicing: SAB | 7850b | Songbook | $9.95 ON SALE $7.95


Various : I Have a Dream : Teacher Edition : 884088061579 : 1423415558 : 09970962

Various : I Have a Dream

We come from many different lands, and no two journeys have been the same. Yet, we are all the followers of dreams. We are all followers of dreamers. Can you hear the heartbeat of the freedom marchers ... Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King? The dreams of peace, hope and freedom echo in our hearts from those who have gone before us. And to honor these dreamers and leaders, we must pledge to live the dream and keep hope alive! This Express Musical features 6 stirring songs of peace and freedom with short, connecting narrations that combine for a touching performance while requiring minimal rehearsal time. The Teacher Edition comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements of each song, narrations and choreography by John Jacobson. Young performers will enjoy the exciting full-color singer editions for extra visual appeal. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer 20-Pak, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher book, 20 singer editions, and P/A CD). Performance Time: Approx. 25 minutes. For grades 3-6.

Songlist: Down By The Riverside, Hallelujah, Get On Board, I Have A Dream, Like A Mighty Stream, The Rhythm Of My Soul, We Live The Dream

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12502b | Teacher Edition | $24.95 | Voice with Piano


Various Composers : Singalong Favorites : Unison : Songbook : 073999903461 : 0793500680 : 00490346

Various Composers : Singalong Favorites

39 songs for hours of singalong fun!

Songlist: After The Ball, Auld Lang Syne, A Bicycle Built For Two (Daisy Bell), Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home, By The Light Of The Silvery Moon, (Oh, My Darling) Clementine, Down By The Old Mill Stream, Down By The Riverside, Down In The Valley, Give My Regards To Broadway, Hail, Hail, The Gang's All Here, He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, Hello! Ma Baby, I Love You Truly, I Want A Girl (Just Like The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad), I've Been Working On The Railroad, In The Evening By The Moonlight, In The Good Old Summertime, Just A Song At Twilight (Love's Old Sweet Song), Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Mary's A Grand Old Name, Moonlight Bay, My Gal Sal, My Wild Irish Rose, Oh! You Beautiful Doll, The Red River Valley, School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids), She'll Be Comin' 'Round The Mountain, Shine On, Harvest Moon, Sweet Adeline (You're The Flower Of My Heart, Sweet Adeline), and more

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Voicing: Unison | 5540b | Songbook | $12.95 ON SALE $9.95


Jay Althouse : Ready to Sing... Spirituals : Solo : Songbook & CD : 038081179773  : 00-19811

Jay Althouse : Ready to Sing... Spirituals

A wonderful variety of 11 favorite spirituals are featured in this new songbook.

Songlist: Gospel Train, Ride the Chariot, Kum Ba Yah, Down by the Riverside, Wade in the Water, Yes, My Lord!, Amazing Grace, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, Joshua, Good News!, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen

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Voicing: Solo | 5449b | Songbook & CD | $24.95


Joan Frey Boytim : First Book of Tenor Solos - Part III : Solo : Songbook & 2 CDs : 073999499957 : 0634098691 : 50485890

Joan Frey Boytim : First Book of Tenor Solos - Part III

Even more great solos for high school and college singers at the same level as The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos - Part II, with a variety of over 30 classical songs per volume, and a completely different song list for each voice type.

Songlist: Let The Heavens Rejoice (Gaul), The Children, Arise, O Lord (Hoffmeister), Down By The Riverside, The Sleigh, Peace I Leave With You, Behold What Manner Of Love, Shady Grove, A Seasonal Thanksgiving, Shoes (K.L.Manning)

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Voicing: Solo | 20029b | Songbook & 2 CDs | $26.95 | Voice and Piano


Nick Bruno : Heavenly Highway Hymns: I Feel Like Traveling On : Solo : Songbook & CD : 738759813335  : 98-ME5243

Nick Bruno : Heavenly Highway Hymns: I Feel Like Traveling On

A perfect addition to any Lenten service, Russell Mauldin's rich, sweeping arrangement for solo and choir helps bring Jesus' redemptive sacrifice into a powerful contemporary perspective.

Songlist: Amazing Grace, Champion of Love, Down by the Riverside, Give Me Oil in My Lamp, He Didn't Throw the Clay Away, His Eye Is on the Sparrow, I Feel Like Traveling On, I Love to Tell the Story, I Will Glory in the Cross, I'm Longing for Jesus, It Is Well with My Soul, Keep on the Firing Line, Love Can Build a Bridge, Near the Cross, O Happy Day!, Palms of Victory, Rock of Ages, Shall We Gather at the River, Standin' in the Need of Prayer, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, The Lily of the Valley, Triumphantly the Church Will Rise, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, When the Saints Go Marching In, Whispering Hope

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Voicing: Solo | 10161b | Songbook & CD | $14.95 | Voice and Piano


Various : Songs America Sings: 121 Easy Arrangements for Piano/Vocal/Guitar : Solo : Songbook : 073999330205 : 0793571804 : 50453280

Various : Songs America Sings: 121 Easy Arrangements for Piano/Vocal/Guitar

A fabulous collection of 121 all-time sing-along hits in easy-to-play arrangements for piano, voice, and guitar. Song categories include folk songs, patriotic songs, railroad melodies, hymns, and Broadway songs. Includes: I Left My Heart in San Francisco - Give My Regards to Broadway - Somewhere - and Tonight (from West Side Story). A great value!

Songlist: Kum Ba Yah, Casey Jones, Tonight, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Abide With Me, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Tom Dooley, Nine Hundred Miles, All God's Children, Simple Gifts, Goodbye, Old Paint, Worried Man Blues, Somewhere, Danny Boy, Auld Lang Syne, Frankie And Johnny, Deep River, Alouette, Amazing Grace, America, The Beautiful, Down In The Valley, The Lord's Prayer, Greensleeves, The Big Rock Candy Mountain, Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen, When The Saints Go Marching In, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, One More River, Home On The Range, I've Been Working On The Railroad, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 10045b | Songbook | $34.95 | PVG


Various : Folk Songs : Solo : Songbook : 884088285821 : 1423467647 : 00311841

Various : Folk Songs

A mammoth collection featuring 148 of your all-time folk favorites! Includes: Alouette - Camptown Races - Danny Boy - Greensleeves - Guantanamera - Hava Nagila - Home on the Range - The Red River Valley - Shenandoah - Skip to My Lou - This Little Light of Mine - Yankee Doodle - and many more.

Songlist: In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree, Casey Jones, Guantanamera, Dry Bones, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Frog Went A-Courtin', Lavender's Blue, This Old Man, Wayfaring Stranger, The Wabash Cannon Ball, Goober Peas, The Banana Boat Song, This Little Light Of Mine, Worried Man Blues, All My Trials, Kumbaya, Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy), All Through The Night, Carnival Of Venice, Danny Boy, Auld Lang Syne, Frankie And Johnny, Deep River, Aloha Oe, Alouette, Amazing Grace, Careless Love, Down In The Valley, Freight Train, Skip To My Lou, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 10251b | Songbook | $12.95 | PVG


Various Composers : The Ultimate Jazz Fake Book - C Edition : Solo : Songbook : 073999400793 : 0881889792 : 00240079

Various Composers : The Ultimate Jazz Fake Book - C Edition

This must-own collection includes 635 songs spanning all jazz styles from more than 9 decades - from traditional to swing to modern jazz, carefully chosen chords with common practice chord substitutions, lyrics to accomodate vocalists, easy-to-read music, and composer and performer indexes.

Songlist: AC-DC Current, Across The Alley From The Alamo, After Hours, After You've Gone, Afternoon In Paris, Ah-Leu-Cha, Ain't Misbehavin', Air Mail Special, Airegin, All About Ronnie, All Blues, All Of Me, All Of You, All Or Nothing At All, All The Things You Are, Along Came Betty, Alright, Okay, You Win, Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy), Amazing Grace, Among My Souvenirs, And All That Jazz, Angel Eyes, Another Hairdo, Apple Core, Apple Honey, Aren't You Glad You're You, As Catch Can, Au Privave, Autumn Leaves, Baby, Won't You Please Come Home, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 5241b | Songbook | $48.95 ON SALE $44.95


Individual Folios

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Down by the Riverside : 2-Part : Robert T. Gibson : Songbook : 00-51105 : 038081581422

Robert T. Gibson : Down by the Riversidenew

New voicing! This gospel-style kicker is crafted with tried-and-true techniques of the genre, like rhythmic counterlines, call-and-response singing, and stacked vocal harmonies. An exuberant add-on section shifts momentarily to bluesy minor, and a huge ritard at the end invites singers to bring the power. Raise the roof by performing with the spirited SoundTrax, or add improvised bass and drumset. Premiered at the 2022 Missouri MEA conference under the direction of arranger Robert T. Gibson.

Arranger: Robert T. Gibson

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.30 | Concert, Recorded Acc. Av |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-51105


Down by the Riverside : SATB : Ryan O'Connell : Sheet Music : 35031900 : 888680718275 : 1540012956

Ryan O'Connell : Down by the Riverside

O'Connell's upbeat and dynamic a cappella setting of this popular spiritual is not to be missed! Rhythmically charged vocals from start to finish make you feel like you're in your own Dixieland vocal band. The well-arranged vocals imitate trumpets and banjos surrounded by snaps and claps and a whole lot of vocal fun!

Arranger: Ryan O'Connell

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35031900


Down By The Riverside : SSATB : Rosephanye Powell : Sheet Music : 1000128852

Rosephanye Powell : Down By The Riverside

Rosephanye Powell has arranged this traditional African-American spiritual in a joyful gospel arrangement. The vocal parts and rhythms fall into place easily and your group will sound fantastic on this great concert closer. Duration: ca. 3:30 (without opt. repeats).

Arranger: Rosephanye Powell

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Voicing: SSATB | Digital | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 10 copies)
| 1000128852


Down By The Riverside : SATB : Ryan O'Connell : Digital : 1000303584

Ryan O'Connell : Down By The Riverside

O'Connell's upbeat and dynamic a cappella setting of this popular spiritual is not to be missed! Rhythmically charged vocals from start to finish make you feel like you're in your own Dixieland vocal band. The well-arranged vocals imitate trumpets and banjos surrounded by snaps and claps and a whole lot of vocal fun!

Arranger: Ryan O'Connell

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Voicing: SATB | Digital | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 10 copies)
| 1000303584


Down by the Riverside : SATB : Stacey V. Gibbs : Digital : 00159826 : 888680620011

Stacey V. Gibbs : Down by the Riverside

Stacey Gibbs has become one of the most commissioned composers of our age because his arrangements of spirituals bring the house down. His setting of this familiar spiritual falls right into line - so fun to sing and rewarding to hear. Great for high school, college and community choirs. Medium.

Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00159826


Down by the Riverside : SATB : Kirby Shaw : Sheet Music : 08666112 : 073999661125

Kirby Shaw : Down by the Riverside

Designed to showcase that special soloist in your choir, this spiritual gets an upbeat a cappella treatment that allows for an optional audience sing-/snap-along. Available: SATB a cappella, SSAA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08666112


Down By the Riverside : SATB : Roosevelt Credit : Roosevelt Credit : Sheet Music : CH-1338

Roosevelt Credit : Down By the Riverside

About the Music: This spititual is in the"Call and Response" style. The soloist (leader) sings the Callpart, and the choir, group, or congregation replies singing the Response. This is a very popular celebration spiritual with many verses. The leader would make up the verses as he/she would go along."We took out the sword and shield and put in boxing gloves. This gave students something they could relate to at the Collegiate School in Manhattan". Traditional Spiritual

Composer: Roosevelt Credit

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.00 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| CH-1338


Down by the Riverside : SATB : John Rutter : John Rutter : Sheet Music : 9780193405738

John Rutter : Down by the Riverside

John Rutter's lively arrangement of this barnstorming American folk-song builds up from a quiet opening to a triumphant conclusion, with a characterful orchestration that can only give rise to a rousing performance.

Composer: John Rutter

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.85 |
9780193405738


Down by the Riverside : 2-Part : Steve Zegree : Bobby McFerrin : Sheet Music : 08745222 : 884088051914 : 1458423980

Steve Zegree : Down by the Riverside

Here's a fun, funky and rhythmic version of the favorite folksong that your singers will beg to sing! Even classically trained accompanists will sound hip with the jazz accompaniment.

Arranger: Steve Zegree Performed By: Bobby McFerrin

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08745222 | Voicetrax CD Available


Down by the Riverside : 3-Part : Audrey Snyder : Sheet Music : 00154177 : 888680098681

Audrey Snyder : Down by the Riverside

This traditional favorite has been arranged in a bluesy shuffle with carefully crafted part-singing for younger singers. An excellent showcase for upper elementary and middle school!

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00154177 | Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, 2-Part, SAB


Down by the Riverside : 3-Part : Rollo Dilworth : Sheet Music : 00154173 : 888680098643

Rollo Dilworth : Down by the Riverside

The theme of the river functioning as a source of life, reflection, rejuvenation, prayer, cleansing and freedom infuses this popular spiritual with layers of meaning. This arrangement is designed to strengthen part independence with developing choirs and is an ideal selection for combining choirs and levels.

Arranger: Rollo Dilworth

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00154173 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, 2-Part


Down by the Riverside : SATBBB : Robert Rice : King's Singers : Sheet Music : 00155740 : 888680601386

Robert Rice : Down by the Riverside

From the smooth layered opening to the spectacular jazz conclusion, this is a King's Singers arrangement to bring down the house! Full of rhythmic, melodic and lyric twists, it is a challenge, but definitely worth it!

Arranger: Robert Rice Performed By: King's Singers

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Voicing: SATBBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00155740 | Digital Version Available


Down By The Riverside : SSAA : Tom Gentry : Traditional : Sheet Music : 00361902

Tom Gentry : Down By The Riverside

Arranger: Tom Gentry | Composer: Traditional

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00361902 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: TTBB, SATB, SATB, TTBB


Down By The Riverside : SATB : Moses Hogan : Traditional : Sheet Music : 08703201 : 073999032017

Moses Hogan : Down By The Riverside

Arranger: Moses Hogan | Composer: Traditional

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08703201
Other Voicings: SSAA


Down by the Riverside : SSATB : Rosephanye Powell : Sheet Music : 08752950 : 884088557744

Rosephanye Powell : Down by the Riverside

Rosephanye Powell has arranged this traditional African-American spiritual in a joyful gospel arrangement. The vocal parts and rhythms fall into place easily and your group will sound fantastic on this great concert closer. Duration: ca. 3:30 (without opt. repeats).

Arranger: Rosephanye Powell

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $3.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08752950 | Digital Version Available


Down by the Riverside : 2-Part : Joyce Eilers : Sheet Music : 40225024 : 884088068684

Joyce Eilers : Down by the Riverside

The use of creative choral camouflage makes the individual parts of this folk favorite come alive! Easy, accessible and fun! Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:05.

Arranger: Joyce Eilers

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 40225024

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