Traditional: Deep River: SATB: Vocal Score

SKU: SU.80101171

This creative setting of the familiar African-American spiritual Deep River places a traditional, major melody within a harmonically minor context. This approach allows two contrasting ideas to be juxtaposed: the oppressiveness of slavery (depicted by the ponderous piano accompaniment) and the hope of deliverance (inherent in the melody itself). The result of this conflict directs our thoughts to a personal longing for eternal peace. 8 pages Published by: Zimbel Press Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. Perusal copies are available by contacting perusalrequest@subitomusic.com (include the organization name with your request). To order quantities fewer than 8, please write to sales@subitomusic.com.

SKU: AP.48971

UPC: 038081562957. English. Traditional Spiritual.

This a cappella arrangement was originally published in The Dett Collection of Negro Spirituals (1936). Share this impressive work with today's choirs in a carefully crafted new edition by Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett. The motet-like setting features an unaltered soprano melody that appears with each iteration of the refrain. Accompanying voices are imitative, with an ascending melody to represent the singer's journey to heaven (home over Jordan). Publication includes brief background information to provide introductory context about R. Nathaniel Dett, a Black nationalistic composer, educator, conductor, and writer who transformed impressions of Black music during the early twentieth century.

SKU: HL.232173

ISBN 9781540015310. UPC: 888680677831. 6.75x10.5x0.272 inches.

This collection of traditional spirituals is filled with memorable moments artistically arranged for maximum expressive potential. From the rich harmonies of Deep River and Wayfaring Stranger, to the hopeful joy of Bound for the Promised Land and The Old Ship of Zion, this book has something for everyone, and the options of an SATB or SSA edition make this essential collection available to a variety of ensembles. Accompany with piano only, or use the optional string quintet and percussion orchestration to further enhance the work. Songs include: Poor Wayfaring Stranger; Keep Your Lamps; Deep River; Steal Away; Bound for the Promised Land; All My Trials; The Old Ship of Zion. Score and Parts (perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

SKU: HL.232172

UPC: 888680677824. 5.0x5.0x0.839 inches.

This collection of traditional spirituals is filled with memorable moments artistically arranged for maximum expressive potential. From the rich harmonies of Deep River and Wayfaring Stranger, to the hopeful joy of Bound for the Promised Land and The Old Ship of Zion, this book has something for everyone, and the options of an SATB or SSA edition make this essential collection available to a variety of ensembles. Accompany with piano only, or use the optional string quintet and percussion orchestration to further enhance the work. Songs include: Poor Wayfaring Stranger; Keep Your Lamps; Deep River; Steal Away; Bound for the Promised Land; All My Trials; The Old Ship of Zion. Score and Parts (perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.