Eight Gospel Songs for SATB and Piano-Sing Glory! is a collection of eight inspiring Gospel songs composed by Mike Sheppard. The collection brings the joy energy and enthusiasm of the Gospel style to traditional choirs whilst creating new interesting and rewarding songs for established Gospel choirs. Scored for SATB and piano chord symbols are included so that traditional Gospel rhythm sections (guitar bass drums) can be added. In addition to the songs is a collection of inspiring readings from writers such as Khalil Gibran and Mahatma Gandhi intended to be read between songs during performance.

These five spirituals for unaccompanied chorus despite the occasional appearance of complexity are basically simple: the harmony indeed is of the simplest possible. The apparent complexity arises primarily from the number of parts which are not however all real parts. These in fact seldom comprise more than the traditional four. Lines are frequently doubled at the octave rather in the manner of organ registration so that the chorus needs to be thought of as an organ-like body producing a homogeneous sound at many levels of the chords and melodies. Thus the numbers and even the kinds of voices needed to produce these chords and melodies in the most effective manner mustbe selected by the conductor from the whole body of the chorus according to the conditions of performance. Great latitude can be taken in this respect even to the extent of using low female voices for the high registers of written tenor parts or high male voices for the low registers of written alto parts etc.The only parts which are strictly differentiated are those marked Leader. These should be an individual voice standing out from the choir sufficiently to lead the singing both in the words and in the music. They need not be soloists engaged from outside.If the spirituals are performed in this way the apparent complexity of certain printed pages will disappear. Any reasonably sized chorus with four good leaders can produce the effect required.

A dynamic arrangement of a beloved African-American spiritual by Philip Kern a jubilant selection for Palm Sunday Eastertide or Christ the King Sunday.

Breathtaking! Here is a deeply passionate arrangement of the African-American spiritual Calvary. The accompaniment is a single bass line that can be played on the piano or by an electric or string bass. Opening with an optionalsolo this is a very effective piece for Holy Week services.

Phil Kern has used his superb arranging skills in this popular and moving African-American spiritual. The Percussion a vital part of the accompaniment joins an energetic Piano to create and support a wide range of vocal dynamics. The ending a cappella chord is stunning as it caps off this outstanding Choral work. This piece is for SATB Choir and Percussion (a Shaker and three Hand Drums) with Piano accompaniment.

Choirs and ensembles alike will enjoy the down-home setting of this traditional spiritual. Use the authentic ChoirTrax for full effect! Available separately: SATB SAB TTB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (piano mandolin banjo guitar fiddle dobro upright bass) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:25.

Choirs will love singing the beautiful chords of this storied song famous the world over! Topping the charts in 1961 in a recording by the Tokens it is now available in this a cappella setting that will fill your performance space with harmony!

No. 1 from Heavenly Home: Three American Songs-This enduring gospel favourite is set with a straight-forward first verse and chorus. The next two verses combine traditional bluegrass vocal style with counterpoint and fugue resulting in a crescendo of excitement.

This second volume for SATB by Ken Burton follows in the wake of the outstanding success of Feel the Spirit!. Upbeat and lively or lyrical and reflective Ready To Ride! is a diverse collection of contemporary gospel choruses and spirituals arranged for SATB choir by Ken Burton. These pieces will make a superb addition to your repertoire.Great Day Were You There? Rivers Of Babylon and Deep River are arranged for SATB choir a cappella with a piano accompaniment part scored for rehearsal purposes. Ready To Ride however is written for SATB choir and Piano.

An exciting and dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual this substantial work is brimming with brilliance and virtuosity for choirs up to the challenge! Duration: ca. 3:15.

A wonderful medley of Traditional Spirituals Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Oh When The Saints Go Marchin' In arranged by Mark Hayes for full mixed SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. With gospel soul a bright jazz pulse and rhythm this is a wonderful piece that is sure to delight and impress.

Stacey Gibbs has built a reputation for outstanding arrangements of spirituals. Many ACDA performances and commissions later we are proud to announce the Stacey Gibbs Choral Series. Only Stacey could deliver a new setting of this famous spiritual that honors its heritage and breathes new life at the same time. College choirs high school chamber choirs and church choirs will enjoy this new setting.