There is a Balm in Gilead

SKU: CF.CM9770

ISBN 9781491164419. UPC: 680160923311. Key: G major. English.

There is a Balm in Gilead is a well-known, traditional African-American spiritual. The “balm in Gilead” is a reference from the Old Testament, but the lyrics of this spiritual refer to the New Testament concept of salvation. The balm of Gilead is interpreted as a spiritual medicine that is able to heal Israel (and sinners in general). In the Old Testament, the balm of Gilead is taken most directly from Jeremiah chapter 8 v. 22: Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wounds of my [God's] people?This a cappella arrangement stays close to the simple, emotional source material. The words and the music embody weariness, resignation and hope, as the realities of slavery are met with the hope of salvation. There is a Balm in Gilead was originally part of a larger work, entitled, Mpaka simba watapo, for treble chorus, African drums and piano.  .

SKU: PR.114416550

UPC: 680160623983. 9 x 12 inches.

?The spiritual allusion does not appear until the last movement, which is based on There is a Balm in Gilead, yet even in the first movement, marked Moderato sostenuto, Hailstork's original theme has certain spiritual-like qualities. (Lynn Rene Bayley, Art Music Lounge) String Quartet No. 3 has been included in the Ambrosia Quartet recording Adolphus Hailstork: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (CD-Albany Records #TROY 1680).

SKU: HL.365041

ISBN 9781705135259. UPC: 840126960624. 9.0x12.0x0.359 inches.

The Strum Together series enables players of five different instruments – or any combination of them – to “strum together” on 70 great songs. This new, easy-to-use format features melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams for five popular folk instruments: standard ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, mandolin, and banjo. This collection includes 70 gospel/hymn favorites: Amazing Grace • Blessed Be the Name • Down by the Riverside • Great Is Thy Faithfulness • His Eye Is on the Sparrow • In the Garden • Just As I Am • Love Lifted Me • Nothing but the Blood • The Old Rugged Cross • Precious Memories • Rock of Ages • Shall We Gather at the River? • There Is a Balm in Gilead • What a Friend We Have in Jesus • When the Saints Go Marching In • and more.

SKU: CF.CM9524

ISBN 9781491150566. UPC: 680160908066. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

From the opening solo and duet passage to the a cappella three-part refrain, Lee Kesselman uses many textures in his transparent arrangement of this beloved African-American spiritual. Sure to touch the heart, inspire, give hope, and challenge, There is a Balm in Gilead is perfect for concerts and festivals.

SKU: SU.94010360

SATB chorus & Piano Duration: 5' Composed: 2009 Published by: Subito Music Publishing The arrangement Balm in Gilead was written for use in the divine worship service of the Baltimore White Marsh Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is written in a level of moderate difficulty for an average church choir. There are a few contrapuntal devices used for imitative purposes. The piano part also is employed as a true collaborator and not only merely as an accompaniment. Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8, please write to sales@subitomusic.com.

SKU: GI.G-10379

UPC: 785147037965.

An important contribution to the repertoire for both the church organist and the recitalist! These compilations include organ works by composers from the late 19th century to the present.  Contents of Volume 4: Fanfare and Fughetta for Organ (Williams) • Fanfare on DARWALL’S 148TH – Rejoice the Lord Is King (Simpson-Curenton) • Fantasia – The Resurrection (Osterman) • Finale– Allegro from Sonata No. 1 for Organ (Price) • Fugue in F (Hurd) • Gospel Fancy – He Knows Just How Much We Can Bear (Hall/arr. Sexton) • Kyrie (Sowande) • Listen to the Lambs (arr. Hailstork) • Obangiji (Sowande) • Poor Wayfaring Stranger (arr. Osterman) • Spirit Fantasy – based on Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit (arr. Haywood) • There Is a Balm in Gilead (arr. Hailstork) • Ubi Caritas (arr. Duncan).

SKU: GI.G-001223

The second volume of this fantastic collection of spirituals for solo piano! Volume 2 includes: Every Time I Feel the Spirit, Over My Head, There Is a Balm in Gilead, Blessed Assurance, His Eye is on the Sparrow, I've Just Come from the Fountain, Draw Near, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, and We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder..

SKU: PR.11441655S

UPC: 680160624003. 9 x 12 inches.

?The spiritual allusion does not appear until the last movement, which is based on There is a Balm in Gilead, yet even in the first movement, marked Moderato sostenuto, Hailstork's original theme has certain spiritual-like qualities. (Lynn Rene Bayley, Art Music Lounge) String Quartet No. 3 has been included in the Ambrosia Quartet recording Adolphus Hailstork: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (CD-Albany Records #TROY 1680).