(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

Choral SSA choir

SKU: CF.CM9770

Composed by Traditional African-American Spiritual. Arranged by Lee R. Kesselman. Duration 2 minutes, 17 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9770. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9770).

ISBN 9781491164419. UPC: 680160923311. Key: G major. English.

There is a Balm in Gilead is a well-known, traditional African-American spiritual. The “balm in Gilead” is a reference from the Old Testament, but the lyrics of this spiritual refer to the New Testament concept of salvation. The balm of Gilead is interpreted as a spiritual medicine that is able to heal Israel (and sinners in general). In the Old Testament, the balm of Gilead is taken most directly from Jeremiah chapter 8 v. 22: Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wounds of my [God's] people?This a cappella arrangement stays close to the simple, emotional source material. The words and the music embody weariness, resignation and hope, as the realities of slavery are met with the hope of salvation. There is a Balm in Gilead was originally part of a larger work, entitled, Mpaka simba watapo, for treble chorus, African drums and piano.  .

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

(When the Spirit Says Sing). Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48427. Published by Alfred Music

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-43372. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43372).

SAB choir, keyboard accompaniment, guitar - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-8148

Composed by Traditional African-American. Arranged by Jacques Rizzo. Choral. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #8148. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8148).

UPC: 785147814801. English. Text Source: African American spiritual.

Few pieces match the beauty of this imaginative rendering of the familiar spiritual. It will be a treat for the pianist who appreciates lush harmonies, while the simple, yet engaging, vocal writing will captivate your choir through from beginning to end.

Choir (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.48409

Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48409. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48409).

UPC: 038081552323. English. Traditional Spiritual.

A bluesy rhythmic motive stacks up across voices, creating a compelling introduction and scattered interludes for this hip interpretation of the African-American spiritual. Call-and-response verses give individual sections a chance to shine, and a brief descant plus some optional divisi add that final flourish. A great teaching piece for 2- and 3-part choirs.

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 Sacred (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.43371

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-43371. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43371).

UPC: 038081489124. English. Traditional Spiritual.

An energetic and accessible arrangement of a great African-American spiritual! A swingin' tempo and gospel chords kick-start the joy, and handclaps in the final refrain take us over the top.

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.

(African American Spiritual). By Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by William Grant Still. For SSA Chorus, Piano. Spiritual. Octavo. Standard notation. 4 pages. Published by Tritone Press and Tenuto Publications

Choral SSA Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9524

Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Lee R. Kesselman. Fold. Performance Score. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CM9524. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9524).

ISBN 9781491150566. UPC: 680160908066. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

From the opening solo and duet passage to the a cappella three-part refrain, Lee Kesselman uses many textures in his transparent arrangement of this beloved African-American spiritual. Sure to touch the heart, inspire, give hope, and challenge, There is a Balm in Gilead is perfect for concerts and festivals.

Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Rollo Dilworth. Henry Leck Creating Artistry. African-American, Christmas, Concert, General Worship, Sacred, Spiritual, Traditional. Octavo. 20 pages. Duration 225 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.345707

Arranged by Brad Croushorn. Shawnee Press. African-American, Concert, Contest, Festival, Spiritual. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 135 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.345707).

ISBN 9781540092328. UPC: 840126920390. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Terrific concert, contest or festival piece filled with kinetic musical energy that's easy to teach and learn with musical respect for the traditional spiritual. The independent part-singing is confidence building, too.

SAB choir, soprano voice solo, and organ or piano - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-5821

Composed by Roy L. Belfield Jr. Spirituals. African American Heritage. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-5821. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-5821).

UPC: 688670558214.

Synco pated rhythms, vivid imagery, and metaphoric language characterize a lively arrangement of this traditional spiritual. Roy Belfield develops his arrangement with texture and dynamics and brings his work to a stirring conclusion! The organ accompaniment may be easily adapted for the piano. An alternate voicing of the TTBB original.