Ain't A That Good News is a lively American spiritual for SATB Choir a cappella. Arranged by Steven Porter.

This in an outstanding collection of twelve African-American spirituals arranged for upper voices. Rosephanye and William C. Powell have collaborated with some of the most talented and respected spiritual arrangers in the United States to deliver specially commissioned authentic settings. You'll find familiar melodies such as 'Deep River' and 'Somebody's knockin' at yo' do'' alongside lesser-known spirituals and a range of styles and moods extending from the aspirational to the celebratory. Many of the arrangements include a 'lead voice' part allowing the opportunity for solo singing and idiomatic piano parts support the voices for the accompanied spirituals; pianoreductions are included for the unaccompanied arrangements. This inspirational journey through the African-American spiritual tradition is sure to captivate and delight all upper-voice choirs.Arrangements in tow three or four parts'Lead Voice' parts for three arrangementsAccompanied and unaccompaniedPiano reductions for a capella arrangementsAuthentic arrangements by specialistsRange of styles and moods Edited by Rosephanye Powell and William C. PowellRosephanye Powell is a singer arranger and widely published composer. A graduate of the Florida State University Westminster Choir College and Alabama State University she has distinguished herself as a researcher and interpreter of the African-American spiritual. She has served as a consultant for nationally syndicated radio published articles on the subject and presented lectures and performances at high schools colleges universities music organizations and churches around the United States. Her spiritual arrangements have been commissioned by nationally and internationally recognized professional choral groups and conductors. She was appointed Professor of Voice at Auburn University in 2001.William C. Powell holds degrees from Alabama State University

The struggle and suffering described in American Spirituals go hand in hand with an overwhelming sense of hope for a better life. Deep River is one of the most popular spirituals which includes some adventurous harmonies in this arrangement. The Spiritual Medley combines three songs (All My Trials By And By I Want Jesus To Walk With Me) all creatively reworked by Ben Parry.

Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel' is a traditional spiritual arranged by Moses Hogan for SATB Choir a cappella. Rated intermediate/advanced level (Grades 6-8) and with a duration of less than 3 minutes this brief unique piece is the perfect addition to the choral repertoire. Part of the Choral Music Of Moses Hogan series.Moses Hogan was an American composer and arranger of choral music. He was best known for his settings of African-American spirituals. Hogan was a pianist conductor and arranger of international renown. Today his works are celebrated and performed by high school college church community and professional choirs.

Based on the traditional African American spiritual this setting depicts the story of Noah and the flood. After the baritone soloist introduces the chorus of the spiritual the SSATB choir responds with a harmonized version. Theaudience gets the opportunity to participate in this gospel-style arrangement by making percussive rain sounds during the 2-measure breaks of the closing section. Rhythm/Trumpets parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-3 b dm). Duration: ca. 3:30.

Hallelu contains various spiritual texts in the style of an African-American spiritual but with a contemporary flair. The soloist sings of the journey from this life to next while supported by the choir. Hallelu would work well as a final piece on a concert program or as an anthem.

Afro-American Spiritual-Joe Jennings is a master with this style. With extensive divisi he sets this traditional spiritual in a syncopated rhythmic style that will energize choir and audience. This is an advanced work.

Traditional American-This arrangement of the swinging American spiritual features a call and response pattern. Medium secondary level

This African American spiritual is a song of celebration anticipation freedom and hope. With references to the new Jerusalem as described by John the Revelator in the New Testament African American slaves could look forward to a heavenly landwhere they would no longer be bound by the bonds of servitude. Rhythmic and energized vocal lines are layered over the pulsing accompaniment for an excellent choral showcase.

Afro-American Spiritual-Composer Carlton Young has arranged this traditional Afro-American hymn for mixed voices (SATB) suitable for a medium easy junior high school choir. It is part of Hinshaw music's Youth Festival Choral Series. _x000D_Notation for keyboard accompaniment comes with this octavo.

The Vocal Library. A huge collection of 70 sacred songs for classical singers spanning an enormous range of literature including art songs traditional songs classic Burleigh spiritual arrangements (experts on African-American spirituals contend they are for singers of all ethnic heritages) and distinctive concert arrangements of hymns and folksongs by Richard Walters. There are five duets included. This collection will be as useful in the voice studio as in every working singer's repertoire and every church music library.

Based on a Traditional Spiritual and arranged by Rolla A. Dilworth on commission from the Jubilate Children's Choir of the North Shore. Like a lot of African-American spirituals there is a stong emphasis on rhythmic style and a powerful use of harmony to give the song weight. Also available for SATB SAB SSA and 2-Part.

This exciting setting of the African-American spiritual is inspiring. Keep your hand on that plow - hold on! Performance Time: Approx. 2:30. Available separately: SATB and SSAA/SSAA a cappella.

Par MURPHY RYAN. for SATB chorus and orchestra This arrangement for choir and orchestra of a traditional American spiritual conjures a deep fervency, belying its simple appearance. The opening instruction is 'With hushed awe', and that encapsulates perfectly the gentle radiance of the tender lyrics and the music's highly singable lines. / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Répertoire / Choeur SATB et Orchestre