SATB Divisi and Piano, with Opt. Drum Set and Bass Choral (SATB DIVISI)

SKU: HL.1197758

The Jason Max Ferdinand Choral Series. Arranged by John Stoddart. Gentry Publications. Spiritual. Octavo. 20 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2663. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1197758).

UPC: 196288134886. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.

Here's a choral fantasy on the traditional African American spiritual, “Soon I Will Be Done.” The grave Wagnerian opening sets the stage for the fiery main theme of the piece–a triplet feeling motif in the lower piano that continues under each chorus statement of the melody. The choir re-enters in the role of the “orchestra” in the second chorus with a haunting legato counter melody that leads up to the first verse. Each verse should have a Gospel/Stride feel with the choir, particularly the upper voices, switching to a more Gospel sound and rhythmic feel. The A sections should be performed with aggression and angst to contrast the calm legato middle section. That middle section is our musical prayer of hope that, like the sentiment of this Spiritual, will continue to live in our hearts despite the sometimes difficult realities of life.

Arranged by Rosephanye Powell. Christian. Octavo. Celebrating Grace #810005. Published by Celebrating Grace

SATB choir, organ accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-7713

Composed by Calvin Fuller. Baptism of the Lord, Christ the King. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #7713. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7713).

UPC: 785147771302. English. Text Source: Psalm 29:1-4, 9-11 from The Book of Common Prayer (1979) of the Episcopal Church, USA. Text by Jeremy Taylor. Scripture: Psalm 29:1–4, 9–11.

This fanfare-like setting of Psalm 29 will capture the attention of your assembly, inviting them to give praise and glory to God. There is a nice interplay between the choir and the organist that occurs throughout, gently subsiding as the text closes with “the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace.”.

SKU: GI.G-CD-605

Composed by Various. Sacred. CD. GIA Publications #605. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CD-605).

Prayer and praise hymns have become an integral part of the sacred hymnody of the African American religious experience. Twenty years after the Emancipation, the children of the slaves found themselves living in the reality of separateness, and their religious practice turned increasingly inward. A unique body of hymnody grew out of that period, approximately 1885–1925. These are songs of Southern origin, of a rural people working the land. These songs are different from spirituals and Black meter music, yet show their influences. These songs are Bible-based, highly repetitive in accord with the nature of oral tradition, and of anonymous authorship. Wyatt Tee Walker has researched this segment of the history of African American church music more than any other known scholar. His original three paperback volumes have been edited and combined by James Abbington into this clothbound edition worthy of its historical and musical significance. The book now includes a recording of the twenty-four selected “prayer and praise” hymns researched by Rev. Dr. Walker. This exciting CD highlights not only the hymns, but the singing style of the period as well, being faithful to the impromptu harmonies and dissonance brought about by inspired song. A separate songbook for choirs and congregations is also available, making this valuable repertoire accessible for use in Sunday worship.

SATBB choir, piano reduction - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9851

Composed by D. A. Ford. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9851. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9851).

UPC: 785147985105. English. Text source: Negro Spiritual.

(Prayer for Africa). By E.M. Sontonga. Arranged by Audrey Snyder. (SSA Optional a cappella). Choral. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Prayer for Africa). By E.M. Sontonga. Arranged by Audrey Snyder. (3 Part Mixed). Choral. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Prayer for Africa). By E.M. Sontonga. Arranged by Audrey Snyder. (SATB OPTIONAL A CAPPELLA). Choral. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Harry (Henry) Burleigh. For SATB choir, piano reduction. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Easy/Medium. Text language: English. 4 pages. Published by GIA Publications

By Charles Garner. For SATB Chorus. Bible Reference: Matthew 6:9-13. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Level: 7. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Choir

SKU: GI.G-6344

Composed by James Abbington. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Collection. GIA Publications #6344. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6344).

English.

Diverse choirs throughout the country are raising a joyful noise with the powerful anthems, spirituals, and gospel selections available from GIA's African American Church Music Series, edited by James Abbington. Like Stop By, Lord, the first collection in this series, Guide My Feed contains fourteen pieces from this popular series, under the direction of Dr. Abbington. Contains a CD recording and one of each of the following octavos: Guide My Feet GRAVES - The Lord’s Prayer GARNER - Sing to the Lord BRYANT - Seek the Lord JONES - Psalm 1 CARTER - We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder BOYER - It Is Well with My Soul CARTER - Go Where I Send Thee BROWN - My Soul Is Anchored in the Lord GARNER - Great Is Thy Faithfulness CARTER - Worthy Is the Lamb LENOX, JOUBERT - The Precious Blood JOURBERT - Jesus, You Brougth Me All the Way LOUIS - Some Day TINDLEY, CARTER.

SATB a cappella, voice soloist or voice soloists

SKU: GI.G-008826

Composed by Alan Hommerding. Arranged by Alan Hommerding. OT 6 Year C, OT 23 Year A, OT 27 Year A, Children. Tune Name: Beams Of Love. Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. GIA Publications #008826. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008826).

UPC: 641151088266. English.

Alan has skillfully arranged this African American spiritual so that your choir sounds great when the notes on the page come alive. The animated choral refrain is set in contrast to the soloist‚ verses with the choir singing ooh‚ underneath the melody. With a little work, this will become a choir and congregation favorite. You will probably want to add simple percussion or hand claps as the spirit moves you. Uses: Prayer, Mercy, Resurrection, Eternal Life, OT 6 C.

SATB choir, voice solo, piano accompaniment, cello - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7116

Composed by William Howard Doane. Arranged by Markus Williams. African American Church Music Series. Tune Name: I Am Thine. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #7116. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7116).

UPC: 785147711605. English. Text by Fanny J. Crosby.

Add sparkle to your Advent prayer celebrations with this contemporary arrangement of conditor alme siderum. The sixteenth-note apreggios in the accompaniment create a sense of fervent expectation in contrast to the gentle legato phrasing of the vocal line. The intensity quietly builds evenly throughout until the piano dramatically breaks in verse 3. The accompaniment returns in force for the final phrase, “Praise, honor, might, and glory be from age to age eternally.”.

SATB choir, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, B-flat clarinet, trumpet 1 in B-flat: trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone 1, trombone 2, double bass, bass guitar, guitar, 3 or 5 octaves handbells - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8700

Arranged by Rob Glover. Choral. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #8700. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8700).

UPC: 785147870005. English. Text Source: African American spiritual, Vv. Rob Glover. Text by Rob Glover.

Bring new life to your congregation’s sung prayer with this bluesy arrangement of the cherished spiritual. “Wade in the Water” will provide a new, energetic option for the sprinkling rite at Sunday Mass. Flexibly written for cantor and assembly or full choir (accompanied or a cappella). The Double Bass/Bass Guitar parts are optional.

TTBB choir - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1582

Xhosa Prayer. Arranged by Mzwandile Mabuza. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 12 pages. Walton Music #WW1582. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1582).

UPC: 785147013068. Xhosa. Text Source: Xhosa Prayer.

A traditional Xhosa song that almost every black South African grew up singing in church. It is commonly sung during the Holy Communion, as it is significant to do so, considering the text. Recording is SATB version.