Composed by Traditional African American Spiritual. Arranged by Howard J. Buss. This well-known African American spiritual (the foot bone's connected to the leg bone, the leg bone's connected to the...), arranged by Howard Buss, makes a memorable concert feature as well as a rousing musical offering in church. African American Spiritual. Score and parts. Duration 2'30". Brixton Publications #B1018. Published by Brixton Publications

Composed by Traditional African American Spiritual. Arranged by Howard J. Buss. This well-known African American spiritual (the foot bone's connected to the leg bone, the leg bone's connected to the...), arranged by Howard Buss, makes a memorable concert feature as well as a rousing musical offering in church. African American Spiritual. Score and parts. Duration 2'30". Brixton Publications #B1020. Published by Brixton Publications

(Traditional African-American Spiritual). Arranged by Philip E. Silvey. For SSA choir. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 25 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Arranged by Victor C Johnson. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48478. Published by Alfred Music

By Spiritual. Arranged by Tesfa Wondemagnegnhu. For SATB choir, divisi, soprano voice solo (A Cappella). Andre Thomas Series. Main Key: A Flat Major. Sacred, Concert. Medium Advanced Jr. High/High School or Medium Adult. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 3 minutes. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Choral SATB choir

SKU: CF.CM9705

Composed by Traditional African American Spiritual. Arranged by Abeni Merriweather. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 50 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9705. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9705).

ISBN 9781491160015. UPC: 680160918614. Key: F# minor. English. Traditional Spiritual.

New to the Carl Fischer family, Abeni Janae (b. 2001) brings a fresh voice in her arrangement of this wonderfully rich African American spiritual. Accessible for mixed choirs of all sizes and abilities, there is pathos and passion in every phrase.
Keep in mind what this spiritual text represents, especially if you can relate to it on a personal level. Since it is a traditional spiritual, it is important to use appropriate pronunciations. That means it is acceptable not to pronounce some of the words the way we normally would in American English. For example: Do not pronounce the “t” in “little” too much, opting to pronounce it closer to “liddle.” Do not pronounce the “-er” in “longer” too much, opting to pronounce it as “lon-guh.” Whether or not the choir sings with much or minimal vibrato is at the discretion of the conductor/director.Mostly, have fun singing this piece!If you have any further questions about the background of this piece or anything of the sort, feel free to contact me at missabenijanae@gmail.com.

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.

By African American Spiritual. Arranged by Uzee Jr. Brown. For Voices: TTBB, mixed solos. Keyboard accompaniment. African American Church Music Series Sacred. Level: medium. 9 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

By African American Spiritual. Arranged by Larry Harris. For Voices: SATB, solo. Piano reduction. Choral Sacred. Level: easy. 2 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Edited by Simon Carrington. Arranged by Ian David Coleman. Octavo. Alliance Music Publications #AMP 1107. Published by Alliance Music Publications

By African-American Spiritual. Arranged by Scott Soper. For Voices: SAB. Piano reduction. Choral Sacred. Level: easy. 3 pages. Published by GIA Publications.