Tell Martha Not to Mourn-This setting of a popular African American spiritual uses the traditional text while the harmonic melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented first in unison and then inharmony while the verses are softer more reflective and hopeful. The final section builds in intensity with optional repeats to a rich and powerful fortissimo. An outstannding choice for concert and festival programming!Available voicings: TTB SSA Duration: 3:00

After a brief polyphonic introduction by the women this favorite African-American spiritual moves into a homophonic setting featuring long legato lines controlled dynamics all with a focus of creating drama through this powerful text.

With companion recordings online-With companion CDs. This outstanding series is an encouragement to beginning singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. All the songs for instance are on the Texas list. The series will be useful to any novice singer not just limited to those preparing an actual contest solo. Each volume contains 10 songs: 5 art songs in English an African-American spiritual 2 songs in Italian a song in German and a song in Spanish. There are new editions and engravings of all songs. Biographical information is included on each composer. Interpretive suggestions are givenfor each song and the preface on Learning a Song is especially instructive. Each companion CD includes beautiful performances of all the songs by a professional singer and excellent accompaniments by pianist Laura Ward. Also on the CD are pronunciation guides in Italian German and Spanish. Soprano Book Contents: Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel · Do Not Go My Love · El tra la la y el punteado · I Attempt from Love's Sickness to Fly · It Was a Lover and His Lass · Lachen und Weinen · Nel cor più non mi sento · Se tu m'ami · Solveig's Song · 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer.

This African American spiritual is always a favorite and this dramatic arrangement for young voices is particularly effective. Featuring a powerful and contemporary accompaniment the vocal lines are well-crafted so young singerswill sound their best. Ideal for concert and festival programs. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

Evoking the visions of John the Revelator this African American spiritual depicts the twelve gates of the city that represents eternal freedom. This arrangement features the traditional as well as original melodic material with triadic harmonies and a percussive and rhythmic accompaniment building in intensity to the final Hallelu!

Oh watch the stars. for SATB (with divisions) and piano or orchestra This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative versesby David Warner celebrating Christ's birth have been included for performance during the Christmas season.

Do not miss this beautifully arranged anthem in the vernacular of an African American spiritual. Solid four-part writing and a soulful solo create a splendid effect; fresh and authentic. Ideal for concert halls and sanctuaries alike!

A dynamic arrangement of a beloved African-American spiritual by Philip Kern a jubilant selection for Palm Sunday Eastertide or Christ the King Sunday.

This outstanding series is an encouragement to beginning singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. All the songs for instance are on the Texas list. The series will be useful to any novice singer not just limited to those preparing an actual contest solo. Each volume contains 10 songs: 5 art songs in English an African-American spiritual 2 songs in Italian a song in German and a song in Spanish. There are new editions and engravings of all songs. Biographical information is included on each composer. Interpretive suggestions are given for each song and the prefaceon Learning a Song is especially instructive. Each companion CD includes beautiful performances of all the songs by a professional singer and excellent accompaniments by pianist Laura Ward. Also on the CD are pronunciation guides in Italian German and Spanish. Baritone/Bass Book Contents: Adela · All Through the Night · Alma del core · Beautiful Dreamer · Du bist wie eine Blume · Give a Man a Horse He Can Ride · O cessate di piagrami · The Sea · The Slighted Swain · Swing Low Sweet Chariot.

Widely adaptable to school and church functions this wonderful setting of an African-American spiritual features simple vocal lines and handbell parts and a strong piano part. Incorporates call and response between vocal parts and with its references to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad this would be excellent for Black History Month concerts. Uplifting and energetic for elementary school on up! Duration: approx. 4:40

Tell Martha Not to Mourn-This setting of a popular African American spiritual uses the traditional text while the harmonic melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented first in unison and then inharmony while the verses are softer more reflective and hopeful. The final section builds in intensity with optional repeats to a rich and powerful fortissimo. An outstannding choice for concert and festival programming!Available voicings: TTB SSA. Duration: 3:00

This little-known African-American spiritual has a good high school or university choir in mind. In this arrangement about Mary and her baby the bass line rocks through the piece making this a great upbeat selection for your Christmas program! Duration: ca. 3:20.

John Rutter's arrangement of this popular Christmas-themed African-American spiritual is lively and joyful with a hillbilly flavour and a hint of bluegrass fiddle.

Wilberg's masterful setting of this African-American spiritual begins with a female solo backed by static high-pitched chords in the piano then gradually builds momentum to finish in a jubilant and lively double forte. Orchestral material is available on hire.