In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Roll, Jordan, Roll

Traditional African American Spiritual

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Marshall Bartholomew : Songs of Yale

Almost 100 songs in this fine collection of standards from the Yale Glee Club, one of the earliest such singing groups in the country. Now in it's 16th edition the book includes many of the classic arrangements of Dr. Stoeckel, the great instigator of collegiate singing groups in the 19th century.

Songlist: Bright College Years, A Song for Old Yale, Mother of Men, Neath the Elms, Brave Mother Yale, Little Knot of Blue, Bingo, Eli Yale, Where the Elm Tree Grows (The Scotchman), Noah Webster, The Battle of the Books, Sing a Song for Yale, True Blue Elihu, Gaudeamus, Integer Vitae, Amici, Aura Lee, Wake, Freshmen, Wake, Twilight, And when the Leaves, Bandolero, Serenade, Drink to me Only with Thine Eyes, Shall I, Wasting in Despair, Why so Pale and Wan?, We Meet Again Tonight, The Pope, Landlord, Fill the Flowing Bowl, Tourelay, Whiffenpoof Song, and more

Various Arrangers : Women's Spirituals Vol 4

"My Soul's Been Anchored In The Lord" - The iconic spiritual arrangement by Moses Hogan has been masterfully adapted for treble voices by Rollo Dilworth. From the powerful opening chords to the exhilarating call and response sections, this is a work that will bring down the house! "Keep Yo' Lamps" - Renowned composer Rosephanye Powell takes a traditional "field shout" and presents it with care for an authentic sound. There is great passion in this approach and will provide an excellent opportunity to teach the history of the African American spiritual and its importance. "Hold Me, Rock Me" - Brian Tate cleverly combined the texts from a variety of frequently used spirituals to create a brand new choral selection. The yearning for belonging is quickly evident and rocks gently to a satisfying finish. Brian Tate has been composing and arranging a steady string of choral hits that deserves our attention."Roll, Jordan, Roll" - This great, rocking spiritual arranged by Brian Tate is simply fun to sing! A repeated ostinato section builds to the final ending.

Songlist: Hold Me, Rock Me, My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord, Keep Yo' Lamps, Roll, Jordan, Roll, Good News!

Individual Folios

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Ken Berg : Roll, Jordan, Roll

This one "rolls" to a dramatic, upbeat conclusion. A baritone soloist is featured for much of the piece; the piano provides a driving, exciting accompaniment; the choir adds great rhythmic and melodic interest. This is a blockbuster arrangement that will thrill audiences.

Composer: Ken Berg

Ruth Morris Gray : Roll, Jordan, Roll

A rhythmic piano accompaniment drives this well-crafted arrangement of the classic spiritual. Singers will love the crescendoing choral riff that connects the syncopated refrains to the call and response verses. A vibrant descant grows more and more soulful toward the end, bringing the piece to a climactic close!

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

Stacey V. Gibbs : Roll, Jordan, Roll

Stacey Gibbs knows how to arrange a spiritual to yield the maximum audience response. Selected for the Paul Smith Series, the harmonies and rhythmic tosses in this setting are brilliant. The ending builds to a thrilling finish. Great for college, concert, and some outstanding church choirs.

Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs