Wade: Wade in the Water: SATB: Vocal Score

Par FORBES L'ESTRANGE JOANNA (Arr.). Wade in the Water is a lively and infectious spiritual. Its features include a call-and-response texture, jazz ‘scat’ vocalization and finger clicks on beats 2 and 4 of the measure. This arrangement by Joanna Forbes L’Estrange remains true to the spirit of Eva Cassidy’s well-loved version, adapting the instrumental improvisation on the recording to create a fun scat section.  Listen to Eva Cassidy’s version and aim for the same passion and commitment, allowing the voices as much freedom of expression as is possible in a choral texture. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3-part choir (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing! / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes et Piano

The spiritual Wade In The Water arranged by Norman Luboff for SATB Choir. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Wade In The Water arranged by Rollo Dillworth for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. 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 ways that depict the wading motion of the melodic lines and rhythmic patterns.

This setting of the classic spiritual is full of energy and life propelled by powerful rhythms and contemporary jazz-infused harmonies. Easily learned in a short rehearsal time it will create an emotional impact in performance. Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 4:42.

Moses Hogan Arrangements of Traditional Spirituals-The inimitable Moses Hogan created stunning arrangements of many spirituals during his all too brief lifetime. In this new collection seasoned church music arranger John Purifoy has edited five of Hogan's arrangements from theiroriginal multi-layered voicings to SATB with piano accompaniment making them completely accessible to all sizes of choirs. Titles include Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel? Down by the Riverside Steal Away Wade in the Water and We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace.Available separately: SATB Preview CD and Preview Pak (one book and one Preview CD).

. . . for Choirs Collections. Par CHILCOTT BOB. Une collection de 20 nouveaux nouveaux arrangements pour choeurs SATB spirituelle. Beaucoup de chansons sont bien connus pour la plupart des chanteurs, et certaines sont entièrement nouvelles. Il ya toute une gamme de styles, avec un mélange de morceaux de grande et à petite échelle, à la fois non accompagnés et accompagnés. La collection offre des chanteurs avec inspirant, émouvant et surtout, un répertoire agréable. Bob Chilcott a été impliqué dans la musique chorale, toute sa vie, d'abord comme choriste, puis une chorale Scholar au Kings College, Cambridge. Plus tard, il a chanté et composé des musiques pour 12 ans avec des chanteurs du Roi. Ses expériences avec ce groupe, son engagement passionné pour les chorales de jeunes et amateurs, et sa conviction profonde que la musique peut unir les gens, ont inspiré à la fois de composer à plein temps et, à travers workshopping proactive, afin de promouvoir la musique chorale dans le monde entier./ Recueil / Chant

This treatment of a classic spiritual by Kirby Shaw includes the elements that always seem to work: a soulful solo supportive choral parts that have their own interest and new verses that are seamless in the story. A winner!

Stacey Gibbs the undisputed master of Spiritual arrangements has produced another winner. Bringing us harmonies and rhythms we didn't even know we wanted we are charmed by his ideas. A great festival piece concert closer or encore number advanced high school choirs college and community choirs will enjoy this selection. Medium in difficulty.