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Higher Ground

Music by Stevie Wonder

Originally Performed by Stevie Wonder

"Higher Ground" reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the US Hot R&B Singles chart. Wonder wrote and recorded the song in a three-hour burst of creativity in May 1973. The album version of the song contains an extra verse and runs 30 seconds longer than the single version. The unique wah-clavinet sound in the song was achieved with a Mu-Tron III envelope filter pedal. The bass line is provided by a Moog synthesizer and using overdubs, Wonder played all instruments on the track, including drums and percussion.

    Release Date: 1973 on the album Innervisions


Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder

A cappella singing is hot! This Stevie Wonder funk hit from 1973 was written before his accident but Wonder said, Something must have been telling me that something was going to happen to make me aware of a lot of things and to get myself together. It's a great message of second chances delivered in a vessel of vocal excitement!

Voicing: SATB


Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder

This reimagining of Stevie Wonder's hit song brings a completely fresh take to a familiar tune. Inspired by the power of Wonder's poetry and spiritual message, the Podd brothers have taken a stirring and creative approach to the tempo, harmonies, and accompaniment, bringing together a fusion of styles that draw from concert spirituals, jazz, and gospel music.

Voicing: SSATBB



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Tom Fettke : Women Sing Great Hymns of the Faith : SSA : Songbook : 08766974

Tom Fettke : Women Sing Great Hymns of the Faith

This exciting collection of favorite hymns has been compiled and arranged especially for women's voices by the incomparable Tom Fettke. Singable and timeless, the songs in this resource are useful for trios, ensembles or full ladies chorus.

Songlist: Sing the Mighty Power of God, Jesus Saves!, All the Way My Savior Leads Me, Jesus Love Me, This I Know, All Creatures of Our God and King, Higher Ground, Praise Him! Praise Him!, I Must Tell Jesus, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought, I Love Thee with More Love to Thee, Jesus Shall Reign, Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee, Crown Him With Many Crowns

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Voicing: SSA | 7033b | Songbook | $8.95 | Accompanied | Companion CD Available


Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition : Solo : Songbook : 884088312503 : 1423468872 : 00001217

Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition

Many large theatre auditions call for a 16-bar excerpt, and sometimes specifically request pop/rock songs. This book unprecedentedly answers that need. Beyond theatre, this volume will be useful for other audition calls requiring a brief song. Each volume includes great songs from the 1950s to the 21st century. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful and effective form.

Songlist: Hero, Without You, Home, No Matter What, I Need You, Solitaire, But It's Alright, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Amanda, I'll Be There, Golden Slumbers, I'll Stand By You, Let Her Cry, This Ain't A Love Song, If, I Will Remember You, Don't Stop, All By Myself, All I Need, All My Loving, Best Of My Love, Everytime I Close My Eyes, Back To You, Lately, You'll Be In My Heart (Pop Version), Unchain My Heart, Somebody To Love, A Song For You, Kids Wanna Rock, Lady, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 3017b | Songbook | $22.95 | Voice and Piano


Stevie Wonder : Written Musiquarium : Solo : Songbook : 073999062885 : 0634004972 : 00306288

Stevie Wonder : Written Musiquarium

Features 41 hits spanning his long and illustrious career: All Is Fair in Love - Ebony and Ivory - For Once in My Life - Higher Ground - I Just Called to Say I Love You - Isn't She Lovely - My Cherie Amour - Overjoyed - Part Time Lover - Ribbon in the Sky - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Sir Duke - Superstition - That Girl - Uptight (Everything's Alright) - You Are the Sunshine of My Life - more. Includes a partial discography.

Songlist: You And I, For Your Love, All In Love Is Fair, True To Your Heart, Master Blaster, Fingertips (Part 2), Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day, All I Do, As, Lately, You Will Know, Kiss Lonely Good-bye, Higher Ground, Overjoyed, For Once in My Life, Boogie On Reggae Woman, I Wish, Do I Do, Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing, Ebony And Ivory, That Girl, Go Home, Heaven Help Us All, I Just Called To Say I Love You, I Was Made To Love Her, If You Really Love Me, Living For The City, Love Light In Flight, My Cherie Amour, Part Time Lover, and more

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Stevie Wonder | 20256b | Songbook | $27.95 | PVG


Stevie Wonder : The Best of Stevie Wonder : Solo : Songbook : 073999064209 : 0634031643 : 00306420

Stevie Wonder : The Best of Stevie Wonder

20 of the greatest hits from this legendary Motown superstar's illustrious career. Includes: Ebony and Ivory - For Once in My Life - Higher Ground - I Just Called to Say I Love You - I Was Made to Love Her - I Wish - Isn't She Lovely - Living for the City - My Cherie Amour - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Sir Duke - Superstition - Uptight (Everything's Alright) - You and I - You Are the Sunshine of My Life - and more.

Songlist: You And I, Fingertips (Part 2), Higher Ground, For Once in My Life, I Wish, Ebony And Ivory, I Just Called To Say I Love You, I Was Made To Love Her, If You Really Love Me, Living For The City, My Cherie Amour, A Place In The Sun, Ribbon in the Sky, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, Sir Duke, Superstition, Uptight (Everything's Alright), You Are the Sunshine of My Life, You Haven't Done Nothin', Isn't She Lovely

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Stevie Wonder | 20257b | Songbook | $19.95 | PVG


Stevie Wonder : The Stevie Wonder Anthology : Solo : Songbook : 073999064476 : 0634036610 : 00306447

Stevie Wonder : The Stevie Wonder Anthology

A must for every Wonder fan, this is a comprehensive collection of 75 gems from 1963 to 1998. Includes: Boogie On Reggae Woman - Ebony and Ivory - Fingertips (Part 2) - For Once in My Life - Higher Ground - I Just Called to Say I Love You - I Was Made to Love Her - Isn't She Lovely - My Cherie Amour - Part Time Lover - Ribbon in the Sky - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Sir Duke - Superstition - Uptight (Everything's Alright) - You Are the Sunshine of My Life - and more. This deluxe, 368-page collection also features a discography of all the songs, listed chronologically by album!

Songlist: You And I, For Your Love, All In Love Is Fair, True To Your Heart, Master Blaster, Fingertips (Part 2), Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day, All I Do, As, Lately, You Will Know, Kiss Lonely Good-bye, If It's Magic, I Ain't Gonna Stand For It, Never Had A Dream Come True, Another Star, Did I Hear You Say You Love Me, Don't Drive Drunk, Ecclesiastes, Get It, Happy Birthday, He's Misstra Know It All, Heaven Is Ten Zillion Light Years Away, I'm Wondering, It's You, Joy Inside My Tears, Keep On Running, Knocks Me Off My Feet, Land Of La La, Ngiculela-Es Una Historia I Am Singing, and more

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Stevie Wonder | 20258b | Songbook | $38.95 | PVG


Various : The Best Gospel Songs Ever : Solo : Songbook : 073999105032 : 0634006029 : 00310503

Various : The Best Gospel Songs Ever

80 of the best-loved gospel songs of all time: Amazing Grace - At Calvary - Because He Lives - Behold the Lamb - Daddy Sang Bass - His Eye Is on the Sparrow - His Name Is Wonderful - How Great Thou Art - I Saw the Light - I'll Fly Away - Just a Closer Walk with Thee - Just a Little Talk with Jesus - Mansion over the Hilltop - The Old Rugged Cross - Peace in the Valley - Will the Circle Be Unbroken - Wings of a Dove - more.

Songlist: When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder, I Saw The Light, I'd Rather Have Jesus, The Lily Of The Valley, We'll Understand It Better By And By, At Calvary, Just Over In The Gloryland, He Touched Me, Behold The Lamb, Written In Red, Midnight Cry, Give Them All To Jesus, Wonderful Grace Of Jesus, My Savior First Of All, 'Til The Storm Passes By, He Loved Me With A Cross, Now I Belong To Jesus, Amazing Grace, Hallelujah, We Shall Rise, Lift Him Up, Can He, Could He, Would He, Did He?, God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It!, Heaven Came Down, Part The Waters, In The Garden, Just A Little Talk With Jesus, Precious Memories, At The Cross, In Times Like These, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 11156b | Songbook | $22.95 | PVG


Tom Fettke : Women Sing Great Hymns of the Faith : SSA : 1 CD : 797242227646 : GCD2227

Tom Fettke : Women Sing Great Hymns of the Faith

This exciting collection of favorite hymns has been compiled and arranged especially for women's voices by the incomparable Tom Fettke. Singable and timeless, the songs in this resource are useful for trios, ensembles or full ladies chorus. This is a companion songbook to the CD of the same name.

Songlist: Sing the Mighty Power of God, Jesus Saves!, All the Way My Savior Leads Me, Jesus Love Me, This I Know, All Creatures of Our God and King, Higher Ground, Praise Him! Praise Him!, I Must Tell Jesus, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought, I Love Thee with More Love to Thee, Jesus Shall Reign, Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee, Crown Him With Many Crowns

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Voicing: SSA | 70333c | 1 CD | $15.95 | Accompanied | Companion Songbook Available


Anna Crusis : Spaces Between The Stars : 1 CD : ANN3D

Anna Crusis : Spaces Between The Stars

The Philadelphia-based, 33-strong Anna Crusis Women's Choir has been pleasing audiences for over 25 years now. "Spaces Between the Stars" is a lyric from Track 12, "what I want," and it was chosen to honor departed member Pat Lowther, as a spiritual metaphor for the span of women's lives here on earth. 14 songs, some favorites: "Kaval Sviri," the traditional "My True Love's Hair," a jazzy arrangement of "How Do I Love Thee," "Crushes," "Kore Evohe," the rhythmic "Chompilche," "Warrior" and the final cut, "Higher Ground." Some light accompaniment, and lyrics and information in the large liner notes booklet.

Songlist: Dilika Town Hall, Kaval Sviri, My True Love's Hair, How Do I Love Thee?, Crushes, Finally Here, Menopause, Kore Evohe, Put Vejini, Corazon Coraza, Chompliche, What I Want, Warrior, Higher Ground

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7322c | 1 CD | $15.98 | Some a cappella


Hookslide : Bump It Up : 1 CD

Hookslide : Bump It Up

We have enjoyed San Francisco's 4-man Hookslide's dynamic live show at Harmony Sweep's Regional competitions, at the A Cappella Summit and many local venues. "Bump it Up " is the group's third, and features some excellent original material on these 14 cuts, notably group member Paul Anderson's "Whatcha Wanna Do," "Way Past Down," "Superfriend" (written with group beatboxer Jon Pilat), the silly, sassy "Mr. Funky" (co-written by Anderson and tenor Mayank Thanawala, who personally wrote "Two Ways Out"). Covers of the Doobies' "Long Train Running," Chris Robinson's "Ride," Led Zep's "No Quarter," Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground," Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness," Cake's "Love You Madly" and The Trammps' "Disco Inferno." "Bump it up" is high-energy, fun stuff-an impressive third from local favorites Hookslide!

Songlist: Watcha Wanna Do, Long Train Running, Way Past Down, Ride, Superfriend, No Quarter, Higher Ground, Two Ways Out, Try A Little Tenderness, Love You Madly, Mr. Funky, Disco Inferno, I Just Want To Celebrate, Apache Wedding Prayer

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7702c | 1 CD | $14.98 | A Cappella


Individual Folios

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Higher Ground : SSATBB : Matt Podd : Stevie Wonder : 1 CD : 01224748 : 196288143673

Matt Podd : Higher Ground

This reimagining of Stevie Wonder's hit song brings a completely fresh take to a familiar tune. Inspired by the power of Wonder's poetry and spiritual message, the Podd brothers have taken a stirring and creative approach to the tempo, harmonies, and accompaniment, bringing together a fusion of styles that draw from concert spirituals, jazz, and gospel music.

Arranger: Matt Podd Performed By: Stevie Wonder

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Voicing: SSATBB | Sheet Music | $2.75 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01224748


Higher Ground : SATB :  : Sheet Music : 35009336 : 747510181910

Jeff Wächter : Higher Ground

Jeff Wächter's unique approach to arranging classic hymnody is evident in his creative approach to this inspiring evergreen. With gentle counterpoint and an impressionistic piano accompaniment, the arranger acheives a fresh, expansive tonal vernacular. Your choir will discover that the final results are much greater than the difficulty of the learning process. For any time of year!

Arranger: Jeff Wächter

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35009336


Higher Ground : SATB : Kirby Shaw : Stevie Wonder : Stevie Wonder : Sheet Music : 08202632 : 884088484316

Kirby Shaw : Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder's career as a songwriter and recording artist are virtually unequalled in the industry. This 1973 pop hit draws on his gospel roots with a healthy dose of funk to create a powerful showcase that your singers will love to perform! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Stevie Wonder Performed By: Stevie Wonder

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08202632 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SSA, SAB, SATB


Higher Ground : SATB : Paul Langford : Stevie Wonder : Sheet Music : 35032426 : 888680836450 : 1540036812

Paul Langford : Higher Ground

A cappella singing is hot! This Stevie Wonder funk hit from 1973 was written before his accident but Wonder said, Something must have been telling me that something was going to happen to make me aware of a lot of things and to get myself together. It's a great message of second chances delivered in a vessel of vocal excitement!

Arranger: Paul Langford Performed By: Stevie Wonder

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.75 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35032426 | Digital Version Available

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