Featuring: Get Happy - Oh Happy Day-Here's a medley that couldn't be happier. It includes a swinging classic ('Forget your troubles and just get happy...') and a gospel standard ('Oh happy day...when all my sins were washed away...'). Put the two together and it's a recipe for a smile. The lyrics make it appropriate for all age groups and the songs are ideal for any concert.

This little-known African-American spiritual has a good high school or university choir in mind. In this arrangement about Mary and her baby the bass line rocks through the piece making this a great upbeat selection for your Christmas program! Duration: ca. 3:20.

John Rutter's arrangement of this popular Christmas-themed African-American spiritual is lively and joyful with a hillbilly flavour and a hint of bluegrass fiddle.

The church music world lost a true gospel legend this year but Dottie Rambo's legacy of song lives on in the music of churches and Christian performers everywhere. Listen to one of her best in this classic Larry Mayfield arrangement. Supports: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

from O Brother Where Art Thou?-A popular piece for choirs Down To The River To Pray is from a moving scene from the film O Brother Where Art Thou?. This old gospel song can be performed a cappella as in the movie or with the accompaniment.

This traditional African-American slave song comes from the Georgia Sea Islands. The a cappella Spiritual style rocks this energetic and evangelizing song. Brian Tate brings a soulful passion to his arrangements and this one does not disappoint. Easy to medium excellent for high school community and church choirs.

Mark Brymer takes us back in this high-spirited medley of great songs from the fifties and sixties. Quickly learned this will be a highlight of any concert. Songs include: Big Girls Don't Cry Hound Dog It's My Party Please Mr. Postman Why Do Fools Fall in Love. Available separately: SSA. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25.

Graham Buckland-33 exciting and varied arrangements 80 pages.All songs compatible with the SATB edition (BA 7574)12 spirituals also compatible with the flexible instrumentation edition (BA 6699)This edition offers exciting arrangements that have never before appeared in print written in an authentic idiom for three-part women's or girls' choir with piano accompaniment. The spirituals can also be performed without piano with the lead melody always in the upper voice.All the arrangements can be combined with the already published edition 64 Spirituals a cappella (BA 7574) which is for SATB. To give you an example: a children's choir working with our newedition can appear with a mixed chorus that has already mastered the SATB settings.In addition twelve of the arrangements can be enhanced by instrumental accompaniments. These are to be found in the Spirituals edition (BA 6699) of our ComboCom series which offers flexible instrumental settings.Contents:Deep river O happy day Joshua King of kings Motherless child Nobody knows O sinner man Swing low sweet chariot Wade in the water Were you there When the saints and twenty-two other popular as well as less well-known spirituals.The author:Graham Buckland is the music director of Regensburg University Germany. Before then he held various leading positions at theatres and colleges in Germany and the Czech Republic. He has founded and headed a number of ensembles demonstrating a very broad musical range that also finds expression in his compositions and publications for Chorus Piano and Orchestra.

Premiered at the recent World Symposium on Choral Music this gospel praise song was inspired by the spiritual Over My Head. The dynamic piano accompaniment adds to the excitement making this a fantastic concert closer! Arranged here for SSAA choir by Moses Hogan. Approx. Performance Time: 3:30.

Traditional Ghanian Folk Song-Raymond Wise arranged this song of thanks from Ghana for mixed voices with piano. The work is enhanced by the use of African drums rattles shakers gourds and bells.See the performance notes for assistance.

(My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord). The composer of the acclaimed Gospel Mass brings us his Magnificat. Robert Ray's invigorating and powerful gospel setting will thrill audiences and singers alike. With a theme of magnifying the name of the Lord this work includes moments ranging from forte to quiet and contemplative. The length of this work will require budgeting some extra rehearsal time. Available: SATB SSA Instrumental Pak (Rhythm) ChoirTrax Cassette (rhythm section accompaniment) ChoirTrax Cassette (full orchestra accompaniment) Preview Cassette (full orchestra) Preview Pak. Performance Time: Approx. 13:30.

This collection of successful 2-part arrangements by Ruth Artman will be a must for your choral library. Also includes performance tips for each of the six songs.

This is a great piece in the Gospel style that will really build some excitement in your concert. The piece is easy-to-learn and a great fun for both choirs and their audiences! Arranged for SAB choir with Piano Accompaniment

40 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Songs-Come back to a simpler time and place: a small church in the wildwood nestled in the hills of the Smoky Mountains. Enjoy the homespun sounds of fiddle guitar piano auto harp dulcimer banjo and more with Smoky MountainSunday. This delightful collection of all-time favorite foot-stomping and heartfelt gospel favorites will transport you to a place of quiet rest and simple faith. The music is easy to play and the enclosed listening CD willenrich your experience of these timeless classics. As you listen to an old pump organ and upright piano along with the sounds of handmade instruments performing these hymn favorites you'll feel embraced by the love reflected inthese simple songs of hope faith and assurance.

No. 3 from From Dusk 'Til Dawn-A hopeful setting of the favorite African-American folk song that will please all singers and listeners! Call and response lines and a rich harmonic structure give this work special appeal. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00