Sheet Music about the Underground Railroad

Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up!  A most

A jazz ensemble arrangement of the Passover Song "Go Down, Moses."

This arrangement of the beloved spiritual "Steal Away" covers a wide dynamic and tonal range, from the ethereal opening and closing to powerful fortes in both verses. The SAB voicing makes it a welcome

Steal Away interprets the traditional spiritual Steal Away to Jesus as a song of alternating sorrow and strength. The refrains are presented quietly and mournfully: "Steal away to Jesus. I

This well-known spiritual is carefully adapted in this lovely new work that features approachable and expressive choral harmonies. The optional solo and the ability to perform this piece a cappella, with

A fine interpretation of this expressive arrangement will be a source of considerable pride for conductors and singers alike. Dr. Robinson treats the moving spiritual with great reverence and employs

This arrangement by one of America's leading arrangers of spirituals captures the pain of this world while celebrating the hope of the life yet to come. Though slow in tempo, it has a strength, energy and

Inspired by the Largo from the "New World" symphony and a text from an American spiritual, this work of extraordinary depth offers a glimpse into the hereafter. Scored for voices, strings, and

Two familiar spiritual hymns are combined to form this arrangement which illustrates various portions of texts referring to the Underground Railroad. Singing bell, random ringing or malleting, and plucking

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

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

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

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

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

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