Tell Martha Not to Mourn-This setting of a popular African American spiritual uses the traditional text while the harmonic melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented first in unison and then inharmony while the verses are softer more reflective and hopeful. The final section builds in intensity with optional repeats to a rich and powerful f…

After a brief polyphonic introduction by the women this favorite African-American spiritual moves into a homophonic setting featuring long legato lines controlled dynamics all with a focus of creating drama through this powerful text.

With companion recordings online-With companion CDs. This outstanding series is an encouragement to beginning singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. All the songs for instance are on the Texas list. The series will be useful to any novice singer not just limited to those preparing an …

This African American spiritual is always a favorite and this dramatic arrangement for young voices is particularly effective. Featuring a powerful and contemporary accompaniment the vocal lines are well-crafted so young singerswill sound their best. Ideal for concert and festival programs. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

Oh watch the stars. for SATB (with divisions) and piano or orchestra This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative versesby David Warner celebrating Christ's birth have been included for performance during the Christmas season.

Amusing and fun this arrangement of the popular African American spiritual incorporates spoken refrains and entertaining percussion instruments that bring to life the story of Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones. The final refrain includes an optional 2nd voice part that moves the piece to a spirited joyous conclusion. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration…

Clarinet trio only (different instrument parts are not interchangeable) Includes: Lonesome Road (African-American Spiritual) · Bagatelle (Beethoven) · Home on the Range (Kelley) · Hymn (J.S. Bach) · Old French Song (Tchaikovsky Op. 39 No. 16) · Sweet and Low (Joseph Barnby) · Country Gardens (Traditional) · I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (J.B. Calkin) · The Evening Star (Richard Wagne…

This outstanding series is an encouragement to beginning singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. All the songs for instance are on the Texas list. The series will be useful to any novice singer not just limited to those preparing an actual contest solo. Each volume contains 10 songs: 5…

Rosephanye Powell has become one of the most popular new choral writers to burst on the scene. This African American spiritual/worksong was commissioned by the Truman State University Chorus conducted by R. Paul Crabb. The textweaves together stories from the Bible with images of the hardship of life.

Widely adaptable to school and church functions this wonderful setting of an African-American spiritual features simple vocal lines and handbell parts and a strong piano part. Incorporates call and response between vocal parts and with its references to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad this would be excellent for Black History Month concerts. Uplifting and energetic for elementary s…