SATB choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1915

Arranged by Anthony Trecek-King. Cameron LaBarr. Classical. Octavo. 16 pages. Walton Music #WW1915. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1915).

UPC: 785147035763. English. Text Source: Traditional Work Song.

This work song portrays the conditions in which African Americans found themselves living and working during the post Civil War reconstruction. Written in a call-and-response style with rhythms that imitate the task of lining out a railroad track.

SATB choir, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1798

Arranged by Ryan Murphy. Concert, School, Church. Andrew Crane Choral Series. Classical. Octavo. 20 pages. Walton Music #WW1798. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1798).

UPC: 785147024866. English. Text Source: African American spiritual.

Ryan Murphy's arrangement of Music in the Air brings the song to an exciting new life. This setting includes a driving piano accompaniment and singable vocal parts, making this an achievable work for your choir with great impact. Andrew Crane Choral Series.

SSAA choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1843

Composed by Traditional isiZulu. Arranged by Michael Barrett. School, Concert. Cameron LaBarr. Classical. Octavo. 8 pages. Walton Music #WW1843. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1843).

UPC: 785147029069. IsiZulu. Text Source: Traditional isiZulu.

Bonk'apaphable is a tremendously fun arrangement by South African musicicians Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add percussion, clapping, and ululations to make the most of this work. Recording is SATB version.

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Alto Saxophone)). By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Alto Saxophone. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Clarinet 2)). By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Clarinet 2. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Flute)). By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Flute. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS224F

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS224F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS224F).

ISBN 9781491153185. UPC: 680160910687.

Rainbow in the Clouds is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds.  Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by poetic Maya Angelou to create of setting of this beautiful song. It is lush and beautiful throughout and will highlight the musicianship of your students.  This would serve as a welcome change of pace piece on your program for concert or contest.
Rainbow in the Clouds was commissioned by the Pflugerville Middle School Wind Ensemble in Pflugerville, Texas, directed by Shauna Satrom. The piece premiered in May 2017, in memory and celebration of Luis Ham, who was an Assistant Principal at Pflugerville Middle School.This piece is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the nineteenth century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. The first time I heard reference to this song was in a Maya Angelou video, in which she sings a portion of it: “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, Oh, God put a rainbow in the clouds.” In the video, Dr. Angelou honors those who have demonstrated kindness to her in the past, and she suggests that we all try to be a blessing to others. The Pflugerville community believed that Mr. Ham, with his positive outlook, was definitely a “rainbow in the clouds” for other people.The piece begins with a full ensemble introduction, followed by a woodwind treatment of the first verse with a fairly reserved tempo and straight eighth-note rhythm. When brass pick up the melody on the second phrase, we start to hear the song more like the original spiritual, with dotted-eighth, sixteenth rhythms. The middle section of the piece at m. 22 begins to move at a slightly quicker tempo, and the mood becomes lighter. This section becomes a call-and-response between a euphonium solo and upper woodwinds. The final section of the piece involves everyone playing together joyously and full, eventually winding down with two more solo statements in flute and euphonium.Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Lyrical, expressive playing varied stylesSolo responsibilitiesKey changes, tempo changes.

TTBB with voice solo, djembe - Intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1787

Composed by Traditional South African. Arranged by Daniel Jackson. School, Concert. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 16 pages. Walton Music #WW1787. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1787).

UPC: 785147027263. Text Source: Traditional South African.

Akekho Ofana No Jesu is an African tradition song sung by congregations across the African continent. Extremely dynamic with solos and improvised percussion. The middle section repeats material that has already been sung, making it achievable for a wide variety of levels.  MP3 is SATB version.

Choral Octavo

SKU: HL.369749

For SATB and Piano Choral Octavo. Composed by J. Rosamond Johnson. Arranged by Hale Smith. E.B. Marks. Softcover. 4 pages. Edward B. Marks Music #MP944012. Published by Edward B. Marks Music (HL.369749).

ISBN 9781705144527. UPC: 840126992441. 6.75x10.5x0.009 inches.

The poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was written by acclaimed African-American poet James Weldon Johnson in 1900 and set to music byhis brother John Rosamond Johnson in 1905. The Edward B. Marks Music Company first published the song in 1921, which remains strongly associated with social justice and patriotism, particularly in African-American communities. While at one time it could be found pasted to the back of some hymnals used in African-American churches, today the song is formally printed under headings such as“national songs or“social justice”in many modern hymnals. Other versions include a concert setting published in 1978 for SATB chorus and piano by Roland Carter, a setting by Hale Smith for SATB chorus and orchestra also dating from the 70s, and a modern R&B recorded version released in 1990 featuring Dione Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Take 6. This newly engraved edition of the Hale Smith will make the music accessible to more organizations.

SATB choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9430

Entrance and Communion Antiphons for the Church Year. Composed by M. Roger Holland, II. Palm Sunday B. Sacred. With guitar chord names. 64 pages. GIA Publications #9430. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9430).

UPC: 785147943006. English. Text Source: Vv. The Grail, 1963, 1. Ps. 91:15-16, Ps. 91:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 14-15, 2. Mt. 4:4, Ps. 19:8, 10, 11, 12-13, 15, 3. Ps. 27:8-9, Ps. 27:1, 4abcd, 5, 13-14, 4. Mt. 21:9, Ps. 118:29, 22-23, 27bc-28, 5. Lk. 24:34, Rev. 1:6, Ps. 98:1, 2-3ab, 3. Scripture: Psalm 91:15–16, Psalm 91:1–2, 8–9, 10–11, 14–15, Matthew 4:4, Psalm 19:8, 10, 11, 12–13, 15, Psalm 27:8–9, Ps. 27:1, 4abcd, 5, 13–14, Matthew 21:9, Psalm 118:29, 22–23, 27bc–28, Luke 24:34, Reveleation 1:6, Psalm 98:1, 2–3ab, 3cd–4.

Noted composer M. Roger Holland has taken antiphons from the 2010 Roman Missal and paired them with psalm verses, creating compositions that have wide use in the liturgy. Some parishes will want to use these pieces on the appointed day for entrance or communion processionals. Others may find use for them throughout the entire year, perhaps using them as a weekly song through the season. The songs work well as stand-alone processional pieces and many choirs will want to use them as choir anthems or congregational songs during the preparation of the gifts and altar. While utilizing official texts of the Roman rite, they can be used by congregations of any denomination. Roger explores the wide breadth that is African American music, you’ll find lyric ballades, spiritualinspired offerings, gospel-style songs, and pieces with a more uptempo feel. This is the third volume in this series. Contains: When He Calls on Me • Not by Bread Alone • Hide Not Your Face • Hosanna • The Lord Is Truly Risen, Alleluia For cantor or soloist.

TTBB choir - Intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1914

Arranged by Daniel Jackson. Classical. Octavo. 12 pages. Walton Music #WW1914. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1914).

UPC: 785147036166. Sesotho. Text Source: Sesotho Greeting Song.

A tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song that exclaims, Bless you in the name of the father! The use of a soloist and percussion bring this setting to life. A perfect closer for your concert, festival, or honor choir.

By James Froseth. Band Method. Instructional Sacred. Text language: English. 48 pages. Published by GIA Publications.