(Organ Music of Black Composers, Past and Present, Volume I). By Various. Organ. Sacred. 64 pages

By Gwyn Arch. (SSA). Boosey and Hawkes Secular Choral. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 28 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

By Various. Edited by Sieber. For violoncello, piano. Published by Edition Kunzelmann.

Composed by Various. Mandolin. Bluegrass, Country, Pop, Spirituals, Traditional. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Flexible Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-1165684-215

Arranged by Eric J. Hovi. De Haske Flexible Series. Gospel & Spiritual. Score Only. Composed 2016. 13 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1165684-215. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1165684-215).

English-German-French-Dutch.

The spiritual can be seen as the precursor of the black gospel music genre. Eric J. Hovi used the famous spiritual Rock My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham to make a simple but swinging arrangement for four-part variable wind ensemble with percussion.

De spiritual kan worden gezien als de voorloper van de zogenoemde black gospelmuziek. Eric J. Hovi maakte van de beroemde spiritual Rock My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham geheel in stijl een eenvoudige maar swingende bewerking voor vierstemmige variabele blazersbezetting met slagwerk.

Das Spiritual kann als Vorläufer der sogenannten schwarzen Gospelmusik angesehen werden. Eric J. Hovi verwendete das berühmte Spiritual Rock My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham als Vorlage für ein einfaches, aber swingendes Arrangement für vierstimmige variable Besetzung mit Schlagzeug.

Le spiritual peut être classé comme prédécesseur du gospel. Eric J. Hovi fait usage du célèbre spiritual Rock my Soul in the Bosom of Abraham pour en faire un arrangement simple mais rythmé pour orchestre d’harmonie variable quatre voix avec percussion.

Lo spiritual può essere considerato l’antesignano del genere gospel. Eric J. Hovi ha rivisitato il noto canto tradizionale Rock My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham per un arrangiamento dall’andamento “swingato” per organico variabile a quattro voci e percussioni.

Choral Piano, baritone voice Bass, tenor

SKU: CF.CM9741

Composed by Traditional African American Spiritual. Arranged by Austin Hunt. Performance Score. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 50 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9741. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9741).

ISBN 9781491161210. UPC: 680160919802. Key: Bb major. English. African American Spiritual.

In 1961, a diverse group of student activists organized a movement called Freedom Riders to challenge racial segregation in Southern states. Their strategy was to ride busses into cities with segregation laws and deliberately break them. For instance, white students would use colored only restrooms, while black students would sit at white only food counters. The hope was that, when confronted by police, the federal government would be forced to step in and defend the students' constitutional rights. On many occasions, these demonstrations were met with violent behavior from locals, including beatings and a firebombing. Ultimately, these Freedom Riders helped lead to the abolishment of segregation by bringing national attention to the injustices of segregation. While touring, the Freedom Riders would collectively perform songs with messages about freedom and justice. One participant, African -American preacher Rev. Robert Wesby, reimagined the lyrics of the hymn Woke Up this Mornin' by replacing the name Jesus with freedom in each refrain. This version of the hymn went on to become a powerful symbol of the American civil rights movement.
In 1961, a diverse group of student activists organized a movement called “Freedom Riders” to challenge racial segregation in Southern states. Their strategy was to ride busses into cities with segregation laws and deliberately break them. For instance, white students would use “colored only” restrooms, while black students would sit at “white only” food counters. The hope was that, when confronted by police, the federal government would be forced to step in and defend the students' constitutional rights. On many occasions, these demonstrations were met with violent behavior from locals, including beatings and a firebombing. Ultimately, these “Freedom Riders” helped lead to the abolishment of segregation by bringing national attention to the injustices of segregation.While touring, the Freedom Riders would collectively perform songs with messages about freedom and justice. One participant, African -American preacher Rev. Robert Wesby, reimagined the lyrics of the hymn “Woke Up this Mornin’” by replacing the name “Jesus” with “freedom” in each refrain. This version of the hymn went on to become a powerful symbol of the American civil rights movement.

Organ - advanced

SKU: HL.49045437

For Organ. Composed by Enjott Schneider. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Organ Large Works. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2016. 48 pages. Duration 24'. Schott Music #ED 22668. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045437).

ISBN 9790001162715. UPC: 841886029088. 9.0x12.0x0.168 inches.

On the occasion of the quincentenary of Reformation Day in 2017, the composer Enjott Schneider thoroughly studied Martin Luther the individual and all his contradictions. The result is a brilliant, demanding organ symphony which is perfect for concerts on the subject of Reformation and Martin Luther.The composer describes the five movements of the symphony as follows:'1st movement:Wir glauben all an einen Gott with its quintuplet-like beginning is very Gregorian in style, outlining the range of Lutheran emotionalism between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The irrationality of faith ultimately has priority over any thought and evidence. At the beginning of the movement, sounds of knocking on wood remind of the nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the doors of churches in Wittenberg. The chorale melody sometimes hides with an almost rough medieval saltarello, referring to Luther's robustness and vitality with which he knew to carry away even common people.2nd movement:In 1530, the electoral prince of Saxony presented to Luther at Coburg Castle the golden signet ring with the Luther rose which became the symbol of his theology of grace. A white heart with black cross is fixed on a five-petalled rose. To him, white is the colour of angels and ghosts, black stands for the pain of crucification: The just shall live by faith, but by faith in the Crucified. But the fact that the rose and the heart are the dominating symbols shows how Catholic Marian piety remained an ingredient of Luther's spirituality throughout his life. In line with the dominant five-petal structure of the rose, this movement was composed, to a large extent, in accordance with the floating, lyrical rhythm in 5/8 time.3rd movement:The omnipresence of death and dying - from the plague and war to the never-ending dangers of daily life - was an essential part of the world view of that time. Fears ensued that might heighten into the grotesque, e.g. in the pictures of Hieronymus Bosch. The Danse macabre was a popular motif in those years. Luther's chorale Mitten wir im Leben sind / mit dem Tod umfangen from 1524 (Enchiridion from Erfurt) is based on the Gregorian chant Media vita in morte sumus created in France around 750 and, with its idea of transience, inspired a simplistic air.4th movement:The famous confession delivered at the Diet of Worms in 1521, I stand here and can say no more. God help me. Amen, are not Luther's words but the version later used as text for a pamphlet. However, it represents quite plainly the straightforwardness and inevitability of his mission. Musically, it was made into a perpetuum mobile, i.e. a dogged, ostinato and never-ending musical air.5th movement:The Mighty Fortress, on the other hand, is one of the great symbols of Martin Luther which, with its shining C major key, embodies the Protestant ideology and willful nature of the Reformation unlike any other song. Heinrich Heine called it the Marseille anthem of the Reformation, Friedrich Engels the Marseillaise of the Peasants' Wars. This disputability is not thought through to the end but rather interrupted: With a jubilant birdcall version of the melody, the finale shows a rather chamber-music-like side of the ideals of freedom of Christians.'.

Choral Mezzo-soprano voice, SATB chorus

SKU: PR.312418640

Composed by Adolphus Hailstork. -. Goin' Home, Songs for sister Lisa. Premiere: Portsmouth, VA. Choral. Performance Score. With Standard notation. Composed 2010. 8 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #312-41864. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312418640).

ISBN 9781598064100. UPC: 680160605804. Octavo inches. English. Text: Spiritual. Spiritual.

From the blog of Opera Roanoke: The four spirituals are densely packed portraits resonant with the black church tradition... Weaving together a fabric of history and presence, pain and struggle, exile and homecoming, Goin’ Home is an engaging musical canvas whose complex palette is challenging as it is rewarding. It is a resounding affirmation of a life whose impact cannot be measured, and continues to be felt..

Choral SATB choir

SKU: PR.312418650

Composed by Adolphus Hailstork. -. Goin' Home, Songs for sister Lisa. Premiere: Portsmouth, VA. Choral. Performance Score. With Standard notation. Composed 2010. 8 pages. Duration 2:45. Theodore Presser Company #312-41865. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312418650).

ISBN 9781598064117. UPC: 680160605811. Octavo inches. English. Text: Spiritual. Spiritual.

From the blog of Opera Roanoke: The four spirituals are densely packed portraits resonant with the black church tradition... Weaving together a fabric of history and presence, pain and struggle, exile and homecoming, Goin’ Home is an engaging musical canvas whose complex palette is challenging as it is rewarding.

Choral (SSAA Choir)

SKU: HL.1437160

Composed by Brandon Waddles. Hinshaw Music. Octavo. Hinshaw Music #HMC2683. Published by Hinshaw Music (HL.1437160).

UPC: 196288204411.

James Weldon Johnson's powerful poem, “O Southland!,” receives an altogether new musical treatment with this moving piece for treble voices and piano. Utilizing quotes of Negro spiritual repertory and the call-and-response of the Black church, you and your singers will enjoy this beautiful conjunction of melodic lilt and rhythmic verve, fueled by Johnson's timeless lyric. Your collaborative pianist and bassist should add another level of excitement via the harmonic influences of jazz and Black gospel music.

Choir Sacred (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.45681

Composed by J. Rosamond Johnson. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Gospel; Peace/Brotherhood; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-45681. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45681).

UPC: 038081514208. English. Words by James Weldon Johnson.

This contemporary spiritual boasts a rich history as a song of liberation and has been dubbed the Black American National Anthem. Greg's tour-de-force arrangement opens with a powerful unison before developing into thick gospel harmonies. Perform with the SoundTrax CD or the SoundPax parts for guitar, bass, and drumset. Both words and music will resonate long after the final glorious chord!

SATB choir, baritone voice solo, piano - Intermediate

SKU: MN.CH-1339

Composed by Roosevelt Credit. Spirituals. African American Heritage, Black History Month. Octavo. Laurendale Associates #CH-1339. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1339).

UPC: 765844006020.

The use of accents and consonants brings to the listener and performer heightened levels of excitement. The call and response section at mm 9 is emphasized. All the special sounds work together to create the sound of the wheel spinning in the air. The soloist is a proud storyteller speaking to the anticipating listeners. Traditional Spiritual.