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SATB
Beside the Still Waters by Rollo A. Dilworth
A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use. Also set for SSA (listen to a performance recording of that version.)
SATB - piano, optional percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 607
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Done Made My Vow to the Lord traditional spiritual, arranged by Marques L. A. Garrett
The talented arranger brings his own special nuance to this spiritual. The women start, then the men have a turn; joining together they build the spiritual to a grand conclusion.
SSAATTBB - a cappella [difficulty: medium-advanced due to divisi] duration: 3:15
catalog number: SBMP 841

[ ©all rights reserved] performed by The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Chorale, Dr. Carole J. Ott, conductor
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Down in the Valley to Pray African-American spiritual, arr. Michael Cleveland
This spiritual was featured in the movie, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" For the film, the title and text was changed to Down to the River to Pray. To be sung with great fervor , the melody is in the pentatonic mode.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 458
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Freedom Come by Ben Allaway
[movement 5 from Bandari] In the style of a South African freedom song. Easy choral writing and a narrator soloist provide an uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a special celebration. The music builds to a dramatic climax. Wonderful way to close a program.
SATB - a cappella, conga drums [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 67 - also available in SSAA or TTBB

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Capital University Chapel Choir, Dr. Lynda Hasseler, conductor
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Give Me Jesus arranged by Ronald E. Kauffmann
Easy, yet very effective, this arrangement will appeal to high school choirs, and to church choirs with limited rehearsal time.
SATB - keyboard [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 247
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Haystack Workshop Chorus, Julie Kangas, conductor
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Go Down Moses spiritual arr. Tom Shelton
Perfect for middle school or the young high school choir, this rousing arrangement begins with a chordal "vroom" supporting a soloist.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 494
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Go Down Mosesspiritual, arr. Paul Carey
A unique arrangement of this well known spiritual. The piano and shakers play a big role in setting the stage; a clever choral piece, not overly difficult, and very effective.
SATB - piano, shakers [ difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 657

[ ©all rights reserved] performed by The Choral Project, conducted by Dan Hughes
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I'm A-Rollin' arr. Paul Rardin
Rardin again creates an upbeat winner. A great closer.
SATB- piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 475

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Towson University Chorale, Paul Rardin, conductor
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I've Been Buked, Children! traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo Dilworth
A spiritual with a real life story. The percussion sets the tone and plays up the drama. Bound to be a huge winner.
SATB - piano, percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 550
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Lord, I know I been changed spiritual - arr. More/Regin
Swing out with this fine gospel arrangement.
SATB - opt. piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 335

[© all rights reserved] performed by The San José State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
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Little David, Play On Your Harp arr. Kevin S. Foster
A high-spirited setting, the song builds energy as it progresses, adding playful rhythmic layers underneath the rmelody. Clever and fun.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:45
catalog number: SBMP 939

performed by: Westlake United Methodist Church Chamber Choir, Andy Call, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Make Haste, O God by Scott Henderson
Gospel all the way on this one.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 537
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Marchin' to Freedom by Rollo A. Dilworth
Swing out with this exciting piece that takes us on a vigorous march climaxing with the beloved spiritual OH FREEDOM.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 520
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My Soul Is a River by Ben Allaway
Poet/composer Ben Allaway adds his own thoughts to a biblical verse and creates a spiritual that swings with a strong message of hope.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 535

[© all rights reserved] performed by The University of Northern Iowa Chamber Singers, Dr. Brad T. Barrett, conductor
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Plenty Good Room arr. René Clausen
Guaranteed to bring down the house, this arrangement really swings with classy jazz elements including a scat soloist (the part is written out in the score).
SATB div. - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration c. 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 536
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[© all rights reserve] performed by The Concordia Choir - Moorhead, MN, René Clausen, conductor
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Ride It All Aroun' by Ben Allaway
A rousing spiritual with call and response which may involve the audience, or it can be done with a soloist and the choir alone.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 148
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There Is a Balm in Gilead arr. René Clausen
Clausen wrote this arrangement for his Concordia Choir to take on tour. Loaded with sensitive feeling, this piece is guaranteed to have an impact on the audience.
SATB div.; S and/or T solos - a cappella [difficulty level - medium] duration: 6:20
catalog number: SBMP 611
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Concordia Choir - Moorhead, MN, René Clausen, conductor
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Wade in de Water spiritual arranged by Allen Koepke
Hold your hats, this one will raise the house.
SSAATTBB - a cappella [difficulty level - medium] duration: 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 227
[© all rights reserved] performed by The University of Northern Iowa Chorale, Bruce Chamberlain, conductor
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Wake up, Ollie Brown! by Ben Allaway
A variety of African-American musical styles join in this choral drama. Four soloists are featured and are backed up by a "chorus of angels." A dramatic five minute duration piece.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level - medium] duration: 5:00
catalog number: SBMP 45
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Wartburg College Choir, Paul Torkelson, conductor
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Walk in Jerusalem spiritual, arr. Paul Rardin
series: Jerry Blackstone
Arranger Rardin is at it again, here with a gospel rock setting of the wonderful spiritual. Dig in and enjoy the fun this one provides. Audiences are guaranteed to love it.
SATB - piano [difficulty level - medium]
catalog number: SBMP 352
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‘Zekiel traditional spiritual, arranged by Allen Koepke
A tenor soloist is featured in this show-stopper arrangement of Ezekiel Saw the Wheel.
SATB div./tenor solo - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 642

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Wartburg College Choir, Paul Torkelson, conductor
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Treble Voices
Beside the Still Waters by Rollo A. Dilworth
A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use.
SSA - piano, optional percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 610
[© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak
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Down in the Valley to Pray African-American spiritual, arr. Michael Cleveland
This spiritual was featured in the movie, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" For the film, the title and text was changed to Down to the River to Pray. To be sung with great fervor , the melody is in the pentatonic mode.
SSAA - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 1:35
catalog number: SBMP 477
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Freedom Come by Ben Allaway
[movement 5 from Bandari] In the style of a South African freedom song.Easy choral writing and a narrator soloist provide an uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a special celebration. The music builds to a dramatic climax. Wonderful way to close a program.
SSAA - a cappella, conga drums [difficulty level: medium] duration: 5:10
SBMP 133 - also available in SATB or TTBB
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Hold On American spiritual - arr. Jay Broeker
Treble choirs will delight in the opportunity to indulge in this program winner. Percussion and bass join the a cappella singing which begins quietly and innocently, and builds to a dramatic flair at the ending.
SSAA - bass and percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 321
[© all rights reserved] Los Angeles Children's Chorus, Anne Tomlinson, conductor
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I've Been 'Buked, Children! traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo A. Dilworth
series: Mary Alice Stollak
A spiritual with a real life story. The percussion sets the tone and plays up the drama. Bound to be a huge winner.
SSA - piano, percussion [difficulty level: medium] duration: 5:08
catalog number: SBMP 547
[© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Marchin' to Freedom by Rollo A. Dilworth
series: Mary Alice Stollak
Swing out with this exciting piece that takes us on a vigorous march climaxing with the beloved spiritual OH FREEDOM.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration - 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 497
[© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Saint Train, The arr. John F. Campbell
series: Robert J. Ward
THIS TRAIN meets up with WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN and comes into the station for a rousing conclusion. The clever piano accompaniment keeps this one on the tracks! A great concert closer.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:00
SBMP 837
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Some of These Days spiritual, arr. Paul Rardin
All three voice parts get a turn at the melody. This easy, but highly stylized arrangement, will appeal to all treble choirs.
SSA - a cappella [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:10
catalog number: SBMP 478
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Steal Away spiritual - arr. J. Edmund Hughes
The traditional spiritual is joined by the liturgical Kyrie chant for a stunning concert piece.
SSA - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 429
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Wade in the Water Traditional spiritual, arr. Marion Verhaalen
series: Sharon Hansen
The arranger weaves a subtle, flowing accompaniment into the fabric of this arrangement, breathing new life into this spiritual. The solid vocal writing can stand alone without the piano should the need or the spirit of the moment demand.
SSAA - optional piano[difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:00
catalog number: SBMP 690

[© all rights reserved] (sung a cappella) Performed by the Milwaukee Choral Artists, Sharon Hansen, conductor
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MALE VOICES
Freedom Come by Ben Allaway
[movement 5 from Bandari] In the style of a South African freedom song.Easy choral writing and a narrator soloist provide an uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a special celebration. The music builds to a dramatic climax. Wonderful way to close a program.
TTBB - a cappella, conga drums [difficulty level: medium] duration: 5:10
SBMP 68 also available in SATB or SSAA
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I'm A-Rollin' arr. Paul Rardin
series: Jerry Blackstone
Rardin again creates an upbeat winner. A great closer.
TTBB - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:40
catalog number: SBMP 474
[© all rights reserved] performed by the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, Stephen Lusmann, conductor
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Steal Away Spiritual/Chant - arr. J. Edmund Hughes
Effectively combines a chant with the beloved spiritual.
TTBB - a cappella [difficulty level - medium] duration - 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 94
[© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
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This Train Traditional Spiritual - arr. Nina Gilbert
series: Jerry Blackstone
Train sounds emanate from the choir. The trombone adds a bit of seemingly improvised jazz. Pure fun.
TTBB - trombone [difficulty level - medium] duration - 1:40
catalog number: SBMP 178
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Wade in the Water Traditional Spiritual - arr. Nina Gilbert
series: Jerry Blackstone
The tuba opens this setting with a simple rendition of the melody. Later as the piece progresses and the choral writing gets more involved, the tuba is there to help build the drama.
TTBB - tuba [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:30
catalog number: SBMP 179
[© all rights reserved] University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, Jerry Blackstone, conductor
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Walk in Jerusalem spiritual, arr. Paul Rardin
series: Jerry Blackstone
Arranger Rardin is at it again, here with a gospel rock setting of the wonderful spiritual. Dig in and enjoy the fun this one provides. Audiences are guaranteed to love it.
TTBB - a cappella [difficulty level: difficult] duration: 6:00
catalog number: SBMP 348
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