SKU: GI.G-9600K

ISBN 9781622772650.

In creating the African American ecumenical hymnal, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism it was imperative to the core committee that the hymnal serve as a needed resource for the many denominations in the African American Church. It was the committee’s strong desire that this hymnal would represent and preserve the rich theological, cultural, and musical heritages of these traditions and offer a full breadth of music representing historical as well as vibrant contemporary worship, while looking toward the future. It was also of utmost importance that this hymnal draw the body of Christ together so that it may be enlarged, enriched, and inspired to live and worship based on what unites us: “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” This hymnal contains selections of diverse styles and genres, including traditional ecumenical hymns, contemporary texts written for the twenty-first-century church, praise and worship selections, music from Taizé, choral responses, responsorial psalmody, traditional and contemporary gospel music, and Negro spirituals.

SKU: HL.118807

UPC: 884088901486. 5x5 inches.

Layered voice parts open and close this fresh and contemporary spiritual setting with a fun male voice style that will be instantly appealing for middle school Tenor Bass ensembles! Optional shaker and congas will be a fun addition! Discovery Level 3. Available separately: TTB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.

SKU: GI.G-CD-653

SKU: MN.CH-1338

About the Music: This spititual is in theCall and Response style. The soloist (leader) sings the Callpart, and the choir, group, or congregation replies singing the Response. This is a very popular celebration spiritual with many verses. The leader would make up the verses as he/she would go along.We took out the sword and shield and put in boxing gloves. This gave students something they could relate to at the Collegiate School in Manhattan. Traditional Spiritual.

SKU: 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.

SKU: GI.G-8111

UPC: 785147811107. English. Text Source: Trad. spiritual.

SKU: HL.350198

UPC: 840126933208. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Another rock-solid addition to the spiritual oeuvre of Rollo Dilworth, Bye and Bye is a resolute and medium-difficulty level selection for developing high school choirs.

SKU: GI.G-8608

UPC: 785147860808. English. Text source: Spiritual.

SKU: 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.

SKU: MN.CH-1339

UPC: 765844006020.

The use of accents and consonants brings to the listener and performer heightened levels of excitement. The call and response section at mm 9 is emphasized. All the special sounds work together to create the sound of the wheel spinning in the air. The soloist is a proud storyteller speaking to the anticipating listeners. Traditional Spiritual.

SKU: GI.G-9046

UPC: 785147904601. English. Text Source: Additional words by Jerrell Gray. Text by Jerrell R. Gray.

This arrangement of the traditional spiritual alternates between the soprano solo and a rich choral texture. The text reminds us that we are united to Jesus in our suffering, he knows our trials and tribulations. The choir will relish the opportunity to shine in this a cappella setting!

SKU: FJ.B1762S

English.

This spirited march commemorates the U.S. Navy's first African-American officers, known as the Golden Thirteen. While traditional in form, the work cleverly incorporates fragments of Anchors Aweigh while the trio section is based on the spiritual Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen. A perfect concert or contest march that is equally appropriate for Veterans Day or Black History Month.

About FJH Young Band

Appro priate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5

SKU: FJ.B1762

UPC: 241444398098. English.

This spirited march commemorates the U.S. Navy's first African-American officers, known as the Golden Thirteen. While traditional in form, the work cleverly incorporates fragments of Anchors Aweigh while the trio section is based on the spiritual Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen. A perfect concert or contest march that is equally appropriate for Veterans Day or Black History Month.

About FJH Young Band

Appro priate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5

SKU: HP.C5309R

UPC: 763628253097. By Jeffrey LaValley.

African-A merican gospel song by Jeffrey LaValley This popular Jeffrey LaValley song grew out of the African American gospel traditions of various local churches in the Chicago and Detroit areas. New for this year, the improvisational piano accompaniment has been augmented with a newly recorded rhythm track. A best-seller in SATB, this soulful worship experience is now available in SAB setting, perfect for smaller choirs. The Rhythm packet contains parts for Guitar, Bass, Drums & Synth.

SKU: 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.

SKU: KN.08719S

UPC: 822795087192.

As one of the best-known early American spirituals, this song embodies in word and music the emotions and convictions of the African-American people during the 19th century. The music is well suited to the ability of young players, both harmonically and rhythmically, and offers a wide range of dynamic levels. Duration 2:10. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: GI.G-9595

ISBN 9781622772728.

By Jeffery L. Ames, Hilary Apfelstadt, Lynne Gackle, James Jordan, Jo-Michael Scheibe, and Phillip A. Swan. Compiled and edited by Hilary Apfelstadt and Jo-Michael Scheibe. Choosing repertoire is one of the most important and time-consuming tasks choral conductors undertake. And the Teaching Music through Performance in Choir series remains one of the most important resources for choir directors looking for quality repertoire that has been vetted by a distinguished panel of educators. Each volume in the series contains Teacher Resource Guides for 100 works, organized by difficulty. Selected by a team of leading choir directors, the repertoire in Volume 5 balances SATB literature with works for women’s and men’s choirs, and includes a healthy mix of selections aimed at bringing greater attention to the rich choral culture in Canada. Featuring the same team of authors as Volume 4, this volume also includes chapters that cover: “More than Spirituals and Concert Gospels: Choral Music in the Western European Tradition by Contemporary African American Composers” by Jeffery Ames, “North of the Border: Accessible Choral Music by Canadian Composers” by Hilary Apfelstadt, “Engaging the Voice, the Mind, and the Spirit: An Effective Approach toward Literature Selection with Treble Voices” by Lynne Gackle, “The Blueprint of Ensemble Musicianship Contained within Chant” by James Jordan, “It’s All About the Up: Journey, Text, Gesture, Music, and Motion” by Jo-Michael Scheibe, and “Community Collaboration: Relevant Programming that Moves Beyond the Classroom and into the Community” by Phillip Swan. Indexes by title, publisher, and composer/arranger for all five volumes of the series are included, and an extraordinary companion recording of all selections is also available. There is simply no better way to find and prepare the best choral literature available for achieving excellence in choral music education at all levels. The Teaching Music through Performance in Choir series continues to make a significant contribution to the choral arts.