Choir (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.48428

(When the Spirit Says Sing). Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48428. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48428).

UPC: 038081552514. English. Traditional Spiritual.

The familiar African-American spiritual in a fresh rhythmic setting! Opening with just a shaker and unison voices, a tapestry of percussion ostinatos and traditional choral harmony gradually unfolds before returning back to the clean lines of the beginning. Well-planned key changes ensure successful a cappella modulations for less-experienced groups. Three notated percussion parts are included in the publication.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Arranged by (with new music) Greg Gilpin. Based on a Traditional Spiritual. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Gospel; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Berta Poorman, Sonja Poorman. Traditional Spiritual, additional words by Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman. For Choir. (2-part). Choral Octavo. Spiritual. Level: Moderate (grade 3). Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

2-part choir, piano accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.WW1874

Arranged by Robert T. Gibson. Cameron LaBarr. Classical. 12 pages. Walton Music #WW1874. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1874).

UPC: 785147030362. English. Text source: Traditional spiritual.

Robert T. Gibson's fantastic arrangement of This Little Light of Mine, available now for two-part voices, will appeal to many levels of treble choruses. Singable and skillfully arranged, this setting is fun, exciting, and captures the gentle joy of this spiritual. The piano accompaniment is simple and supportive. Your singers will love this! Mp3 recording is three-part version.

Arranged by With New Words And Music, By Donald Moore. Traditional Spiritual. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Sacred; Secular; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Berta Poorman, Sonja Poorman. Traditional Spiritual, additional words by Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman. For Choir. (2-part). Choral Octavo. Spiritual. Level: Moderate (grade 3). Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Earlene Rentz. African-American Spiritual. For Choir. (2-part). Choral Octavo. Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Traditional Spiritual. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Spiritual. Level: Moderate (grade III). Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Earlene Rentz. African-American Spiritual. For Choir. (2-part). Choral Octavo. Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

2-part choir and piano

SKU: LO.15-3853H

Composed by Russell L. Robinson. Choral. Concert, General, Spiritual. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3853H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-3853H).

ISBN 9780787774448.

This delightful and lively pairing of spirituals from Russ Robinson is available in SAB or Two-part voicing. A handclapping pattern is featured between verses to enhance the rhythmic excitement of this setting. The two spirituals, I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot are introduced independently before being combined in and exciting conclusion with a soaring descant.

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.45639

Arranged by George L.O. Strid and Mary Donnelly. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-45639. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45639).

UPC: 038081513782. English. Traditional Spiritual.

Get on board with this lively partner song adaptation of the well-known traditional spiritual! Featuring easy-to-sing countermelodies for both the verse and chorus, it's a snap to put together and an excellent first experience with singing in parts.

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.38056

Composed by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-38056. Published by Alfred Music (AP.38056).

UPC: 038081425283. English.

Here's a rockin' original featuring easy-to-sing harmonies, a largely step-wise melody, and energized rhythmic phrases, just right for developing choirs. The traditional spiritual Rock-a My Soul becomes a key element halfway through, and a ringing descant drives to the end.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.48915

Arranged by Victor C Johnson. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48915. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48915).

UPC: 038081562391. English. Traditional Spiritual.

Also known as Keep Your Hand on the Plow, here's a traditional spiritual that is appropriate for concert or contest, stage or sanctuary. Singers will easily grasp the bluesy harmonies that often flip between major and minor, and lock into the steady swing tempo. Consistent rhythmic anticipations create singable syncopation and add energy. A supportive piano accompaniment lays beautifully in the hands as well as providing a reliable groove. You simply cannot go wrong with a setting like this as prepared by top-tier choral conductor and arranger, Victor C. Johnson.

Choir (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.49833

Arranged by Victor C Johnson. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-49833. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49833).

UPC: 038081571478. English. Traditional Spiritual.

Here's a beloved American spiritual, sensitively prepared for school and church singers by Victor C. Johnson. The familiar strophic melody is fully arranged with progressively richer sonorities throughout. Expressive tempo markings stretch the final moment of every phrase and suggest more motion for the hear the trumpet sound verse. A lovely piano accompaniment does not double, but rather decorates the satisfying choral parts. A gentle gem that grows to an impressive height before a quiet conclusion.

2-part choir and piano

SKU: LO.15-3735H

Composed by Douglas E. Wagner. Choral. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3735H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-3735H).

ISBN 9780787768294.

Doug Wagner’s arrangement of three well-known spirituals will be easily learned by singers with developing voices. Creative piano parts set the mood for each title and provide ample support for singers. Each spiritual--“Oh, Won’t You Sit Down?,” “Deep River with All Night, All Day,” and “He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands”--may be performed separately or combined as a suite. With a light jazz style for the opening and closing titles and the middle title presented as a moderate tempo ballad, it’s fun to rehearse and a great budget stretcher! Also available in three-part mixed.

By Ken Medema. Arranged by Jack Schrader. For Choir. (Two-Part). Spiritual, Pentecost, Blues-Gospel-Spirituals and Sacred. Print Music Single (Two-Part Mixed). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Choral 3-part mixed choir (2-part)

SKU: HP.GC836

Composed by Robert W. Thygerson. Arranged by Robert W. Thygerson. Piano Accompaniment. Spirituals & Gospel, General Worship, Spiritual, Sacred. Octavo. Composed 1981. 8 pages. Hope Publishing Company #GC836. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.GC836).

UPC: 763628140960.

Tradt ional Spiritual Choral Piece by Robert W. Thygerson.

By Jay Althouse. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Multicultural; Spiritual, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choir (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.51105

Arranged by Robert T. Gibson. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Classification: Lawson-Gould Secular Choral Publications. Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. Composed 1963. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-51105. Published by Alfred Music (AP.51105).

UPC: 038081581422. English. Traditional Spiritual.

New voicing! This gospel-style kicker is crafted with tried-and-true techniques of the genre, like rhythmic counterlines, call-and-response singing, and stacked vocal harmonies. An exuberant add-on section shifts momentarily to bluesy minor, and a huge ritard at the end invites singers to bring the power. Raise the roof by performing with the spirited SoundTrax, or add improvised bass and drumset. Premiered at the 2022 Missouri MEA conference under the direction of arranger Robert T. Gibson.

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Shawnee Press. Concert. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.45444

Composed by Ruth Morris Gray. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-45444. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45444).

UPC: 038081511849. English.

This high-energy original Christmas spiritual is not to be missed! A driving gospel chorus alternates with contrasting verses, then a quote from Angels We Have Heard on High introduces a lively, and briefly a cappella, refrain. Pair with the optional SoundTrax CD and choreography from the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video.

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.46939

(Swing Low). Composed by Jay Althouse and Sally K. Albrecht. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46939. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46939).

UPC: 038081535883. English.

A quote from Swing Low, Sweet Chariot opens this gospel original with soulful style before breaking into a full-blown spiritual celebration! The energized and syncopated chorus is a strong hook designed especially for developing voices. In the 3-part voicing, a handful of cued Baritone notes offer even more flexibility for changing male voices.

2-Part Choral (2PT)

SKU: HL.1135273

Arranged by Ken Berg. Henry Leck Creating Artistry. Concert, Festival, Spiritual. Octavo. Duration 195 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1135273).

UPC: 196288113041. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

This arrangement of the beloved spiritual makes a great addition to middle school and community treble choirs, with its dynamic vocal parts and spirited piano accompaniment. The water image reminds us that water is not only a life-sustaining resource, but also a cleansing agent.

Arranged by Vicki Tucker Courtney. For 2-part treble choir, keyboard. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 4 seconds. Published by BriLee Music

By Jay Althouse. Choir Secular. 2-Part Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Arranged by Don Besig And Nancy Price. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Level 2 (grade L2).