Here's a great setting for younger jazz bands of this favorite! After a slow, six-measure chorale introduction, it breaks into a bluesy style that leads to an all-out gospel rock feel. Highlights include a

This traditional spiritual, a song of faith and hope, is dynamically arranged for unaccompanied voices. Originally written for the Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir and adapted for VOCES8, this work is as

This arrangement of the classic spiritual uses vocal jazz techniques and expanded harmonies to lift the text off of the paper, resulting in an unquestionably cool and fun setting. Performed and recorded by

An aleatoric sounds and syllables section opens to a rousing ostinato in this rhythmic a cappella setting. With superb choral writing and an energy that naturally grows throughout the piece, this work is a

Arnold Sherman is one of the most highly regarded musicians and arrangers of his generation. This clever rhythmic rendition of the traditional spiritual is arranged for 3-5 octave handbells and filled with

This a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual pulses with rhythmic energy for mixed voices and baritone soloist. Vivid contrasts, layered vocal phrases and varied textures make it an impressive

This arrangement opens with a busy malleted bass line and lots of syncopation in the upper bells. Chimes are used for the melody and a short echo portion. There is an exciting key change and a powerful

Larry Shackley treats the timeless spiritual with an infectious gospel-swing style in this delightfully accessible piece for use throughout the year. Passages of call and response create a colorful

This favorite traditional spiritual has been given fresh treatment in this rhythmic and engaging arrangement. Techniques include shakes, mallets, thumb damps, marts, mart lifts, and ring touches. Low bass

Blues nuances and stylized vocals that are easy to master and great fun to sing characterize this dynamic arrangement of this traditional spiritual. Great for school or church, it includes optional solos

Limited numbers in your bell program? Here is an outstanding reproducible collection of water-themed music for only 12 bells, from F5 to C7, that can be performed with or without the optional piano

Written specifically with young developing choirs in mind, this exciting spiritual arrangement features comfortable vocal ranges and easy-to-learn two-part harmonies. This rhythmic setting abounds with solo

A bluesy rhythmic motive stacks up across voices, creating a compelling introduction and scattered interludes for this fresh interpretation of the African-American spiritual. Call-and-response verses give

This spiritual tells the story of Moses leading the Israelites to safety through the parted waters of the Red Sea. This arrangement, set in a flowing 6/8 meter, features gospel and jazz style harmonies in

This superb arrangement of this well-known spiritual is engaging and well crafted. From the start, the lively rhythms and choral divisi help to paint an energetic picture of the turbulent text. A great

Rhythmic excitement abounds in this dynamic setting of the popular spiritual. Chromatic voice leading in the harmony and off-beat entrances create an interesting texture with plenty of solid concepts to

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

A new take on a classic spiritual, this arrangement is both uptempo and rhythmical. With a solo that extends for most of the work accompanied by rhythmic ostinatos in both the choral and piano

Feature your trombone section by playing this distinctive rock arrangement of the familiar African folk song. The high note for trombone 1 is F above the staff. Also included is an open solo section for the