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An exciting, unique arrangement of this wonderful African American spiritual, rich in texture and vibrancy and sure to invigorate any holiday concert! With or without the rap section, and supported by piano

Typically this song is performed a cappella, slowly and prayerfully. However, the walking aspect of the lyrics might suggest a bit more movement. Gwyneth Walker has transferred the feel to a Dixieland-style

This new setting of a favorite African-American Spiritual coupled with the wandering refrain, "Let Us Cheer The Weary Traveler," takes these traditional melodies and fills them with harmonic interest,

After opening with a deeply reflective solo, this offering turns into a boisterous gospel anthem. Independent parts are used in this arrangement, and women's and men's voices both split into three parts.

The text of this arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn reflects on the beauty of the creation of the stars, moon, and sun. Alternative verses celebrating Christ's birth have been

This traditional spiritual carries in its essence the longing for peace and rest. The bittersweet spirit is front and center in this arrangement enhanced by sensitive part writing, an optional solo, and a

Based on primary source material, this dynamic arrangement of the traditional spiritual brings great gospel flavor in the chosen harmonies and excellent piano accompaniment. Upbeat and powerful, you can add

Here's a superb choral arrangement of this classic spiritual! It opens with a choral fanfare-like section and progresses through several swinging sections to a climactic finish. This is Mark Hayes at his