Wade In The Water

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.

American spiritual-Wade In The Water is a terrific traditional American spiritual brilliantly adapted and arranged here by Steven Porter for SATB. With a healthy dose of rock rhythm this is a compelling and lively song that will entertain and excite both choirs and audiences. This version for full mixed voice choirs a Piano accompaniment is included.

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

Now available for SSAA voices this contemporary gospel piece combines original lyrics with quotes from Down by the Riverside and Wade in the Water and drives towards a climactic layered chorus ending. Available separately: SATB SSAA. Duration: ca. 3:45.