Singers will cherish these powerful solo arrangements by Mark Hayes, Jay Althouse, Philip Kern, Greg Gilpin, and other fine Alfred arrangers. Including favorite traditional spirituals like "Deep River," "Sit Down Servant," "Witness," and "Down in the Valley to Pray," this inspirational collection is essential to every solo singer's library. Fresh contemporary arrangements that sing and play well with an accompaniment CD.

Songlist: Plenty Good Room, Little Innocent Lamb, Sit Down Servant, Down In The Valley To Pray, Heaven Bound Light Of Mine, Glory Bound, Home In That Rock, Deep River, Witness, Mary's Baby Boy

Jay Althouse has compiled an outstanding collection of eleven spirituals arranged for solo voice and piano by some of Alfred's finest composers and arrangers. Perfect for recitals, concerts and contests, this compilation includes songs such as "Ezekial'sWheel," "Kum Ba Yah," and more!

Songlist: Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Kum Ba Yah, My Lord, What a Mornin', Wade In The Water, Amazing Grace, Climbin' Up The Mountain, Little David, Play On Your Harp, Let Us Break Bread Together, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen, Rise Up Shepard and Follow

This massive collection of vocal solos from the works of Hall Johnson displays his understanding of the spiritual genre, the human voice, and the tonal, harmonic colors that permeate the depth of the African-American musical experience. More than 50 songs and classic favorites are featured in this compilation, with two performance CDs for reference and stylistic modeling. A comprehensive and essential volume for every singer's library.

Songlist: Oh, Rise an' Shine, When de Saints Come Marchin' in, Cert'n'y, Lord, My God Is So High, Hallelujah!, In Bright Mansions Above, Doncher Let Nobody Turn You Roun', Run, Sinner, Run!, You Better Min'!, Dere's No Hidin' Place Down Dere, Some o' Dese Days, I Want to Be Ready, De Ol' Ark's a Moverin', Witness, My Lord's a-Writin' All de Time, Go Down Moses, Oh, Mary, Doncher Weep, Lord, I Don't Feel Noways Tired, Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho, I Can't Stay Away, Death's Go'n'ter Lay His Col', Icy Hands on Me, De Blin' Man Stood on de Road an' Cried, Hail! De King of Babylon!, March On!, Hallelujah! King Jesus, Give Me Jesus, Crucifixion, Fi-yer! (Fire!), His Name So Sweet, Honor! Honor!, and more

Never before available in high and low voice versions, this new edition of Johnson's classic spiritual arrangements features new music engravings, Johnson's original preface and notes on the pieces, a guide to modified English texts for the spirituals, and a CD of piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward.

Songlist: Belshazza' Had a Feas', Dat Suits Me, Done Written Down My Name, Ev'ry Time I Feel de Spirit, Glory Hallelujah to de New-born King, Gospel Train, Great Day!, How Long Train Been Gone?, I Couldn' Hear Nobody Pray, Keep a-inchin' Along, Leanin' on Dat Lamb, Let de Heb'n-light Shine on Me, Mary Had a Baby, My Lord, What a Mornin', Oh, Freedom, Oh, Graveyard, Over Yonder, Po' Mo'ner Got a Home at Las', Prayer Is de Key, Religion Is a Fortune, Ride on, Jesus!, Scandalize' My Name, Sinner-man so Hard to Believe, Stan' Still, Jordan, Stan'in' in de Need of Prayer, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, There Is a Balm in Gilead, This Is de Healin' Water, Were You There?, When I Lay My Burden Down

25 spirituals arranged by American composer Harry T. Burleigh (1866-1949), including: Balm in Gilead, Deep River, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Steal Away, Wade in the Water, and more.

Songlist: Steal Away, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Deep River, Balm in Gilead, I Want to Be Ready, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, The Gospel Train, My Lord, What a Mornin', Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, By an'By, Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, Don't You Weep When I'm Gone, Go Down Moses, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, I Stood on the River of Jordan, Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler, Little David, Play On Your Harp, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, O Rocks, Don't Fall on Me, Oh, Didn't It Rain, Sinners, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass, 'Tis Me, O Lord, Wade in the Water, Weepin'Mary, You May Bury Me in the East

A collection of the best-loved spirituals arranged by Harry T. Burleigh. Includes: Balm in Gilead - Deep River - Go Down, Moses, Go - Tell It on the Mountain - Little David, Play on Your Harp - My Lord, What a Mornin' - Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen - Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child - Steal Away - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Wade in the Water - and more. The CD includes piano accompaniments of each piece.

Songlist: Steal Away, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Deep River, Balm in Gilead, I Want to Be Ready, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, The Gospel Train, My Lord, What a Mornin', Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, By an'By, Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, Don't You Weep When I'm Gone, Go Down Moses, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, I Stood on the River of Jordan, Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler, Little David, Play On Your Harp, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, O Rocks, Don't Fall on Me, Oh, Didn't It Rain, Sinners, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass, 'Tis Me, O Lord, Wade in the Water, Weepin'Mary, You May Bury Me in the East

Don't miss this comprehensive collection of 100 all-time-favorite gospel songs written in "hymn style," 4-part harmony arrangements with chord symbols.

Songlist: By An' By, Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, De Blin' Man Stood on De Road An' Cried, De Gospel Train, Deep River, Ev'ry Time I Feel De Spirit, Nobody Knows De Trouble I've Seen, Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, Stan' Still Jordan, Wade 'In De Water, Weepin' Mary, Were You There?

One dozen spirituals arranged for solo voice with accompaniment. Preserved in Burleigh's arrangements are the essential characteristics of these songs that generally derived from spontaneous outbursts of intense religious fervor.

Songlist: By An' By, Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, De Blin' Man Stood on De Road An' Cried, De Gospel Train, Deep River, Ev'ry Time I Feel De Spirit, Nobody Knows De Trouble I've Seen, Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, Stan' Still Jordan, Wade 'In De Water, Weepin' Mary, Were You There?

A wonderful variety of 11 favorite spirituals are featured in this new songbook.

Songlist: Gospel Train, Ride the Chariot, Kum Ba Yah, Down by the Riverside, Wade in the Water, Yes, My Lord!, Amazing Grace, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, Joshua, Good News!, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen

Jay Althouse has compiled an outstanding collection of eleven spirituals arranged for solo voice and piano by some of Alfred's finest composers and arrangers. Perfect for recitals, concerts and contests, this compilation includes songs such as "Ezekial'sWheel," "Kum Ba Yah," and more!

Songlist: Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Kum Ba Yah, My Lord, What a Mornin', Wade In The Water, Amazing Grace, Climbing Up The Mountain, Little David, Play On Your Harp, Let Us Break Bread Togther, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen, Rise up Shepard And Follow

Singers will cherish these powerful solo arrangements by Mark Hayes, Jay Althouse, Philip Kern, Greg Gilpin, and other fine Alfred arrangers. Including favorite traditional spirituals like "Deep River," "Sit Down Servant," "Witness," and "Down in the Valley to Pray," this inspirational collection is essential to every solo singer's library. Fresh contemporary arrangements that sing and play well with an accompaniment CD.

Songlist: Plenty Good Room, Little Innocent Lamb, Sit Down Servant, Down In The Valley To Pray, Heaven Bound Light Of Mine, Glory Bound, Home In That Rock, Deep River, Witness, Mary's Baby Boy

A collection of nine beloved traditional spirituals arranged as duets for equal voices (male or female) by some of Alfred's most popular arrangers including Don Besig and Nancy Price, John Carter, Benjamin Harlan, Philip Kern and more! Modest vocal ranges and accessible keys make these ideal for high school or adult singers. Arrangements include "Still, Still, Still" and "What Child Is This?"

Songlist: All Night, All Day, Amazing Savior, Chariot's Comin', Ezekiel's Wheel, Follow Me, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Gonna Be A Great Day, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Peace Like A River, Kum Ba Yah

Inspired by the gospel songs of an extraordinary generation of nineteenth-century writers, Mark Hayes has arranged an exceptional collection of eight vocal solos partnered with distinguished piano accompaniments in an art-song style. Incorporating twelve gospel classics, these musical treasures, available for both medium-high and medium-low voices, are worthy of concerts and worship alike. As an added bonus, Mark has recorded accompaniments in both voicings as well as "Mark's Musings"--narratives that offer the performer insight into the arranger's inspirations for each song--all contained on the included CD.

Songlist: On to Higher Ground ("When the Morning Comes" and "Higher Ground"), When He Cometh, Near the Cross ("Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" and "I Am Thine, O Lord"), How I Trust Him ("'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" and "He Hideth My Soul"), Wonderful Words of Life, My Faith Has Found a Resting Place, Joyful Sound ("We Have Heard the Joyful Sound" and "Send the Light"), To God Be the Glory

Inspired by the gospel songs of an extraordinary generation of nineteenth-century writers, Mark Hayes has arranged an exceptional collection of eight vocal solos partnered with distinguished piano accompaniments in an art-song style. Incorporating twelve gospel classics, these musical treasures, available for both medium-high and medium-low voices, are worthy of concerts and worship alike. As an added bonus, Mark has recorded accompaniments in both voicings as well as "Mark's Musings"--narratives that offer the performer insight into the arranger's inspirations for each song--all contained on the included CD.

Songlist: On to Higher Ground ("When the Morning Comes" and "Higher Ground"), When He Cometh, Near the Cross ("Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" and "I Am Thine, O Lord"), How I Trust Him ("'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" and "He Hideth My Soul"), Wonderful Words of Life, My Faith Has Found a Resting Place, Joyful Sound ("We Have Heard the Joyful Sound" and "Send the Light"), To God Be the Glory

Fresh arrangements for first-year voice students, with intermediate level piano parts. Spirituals are for all singers, representing a significant part of American folk music. Beyond educational use, it goes without saying that spirituals make excellent church solos.

Songlist: Balm in Gilead, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, The Gospel Train, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Jacob's Ladder, Let Us Break Bread Together, Lord, I Want to Be a Christian, Mary Had a Baby, Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, Steal Away, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, This Little Light of Mine, Were You There?

Fresh arrangements for first-year voice students, with intermediate level piano parts. Spirituals are for all singers, representing a significant part of American folk music. Beyond educational use, it goes without saying that spirituals make excellent church solos.

Songlist: Balm In Gilead, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, The Gospel Train, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Jacob's Ladder, Let Us Break Bread Together, Lord, I Want to Be a Christian, Mary Had a Baby, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Steal Away, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, This Little Light of MIne, Were You There?