Partitions Gospel pour Chœur mixte (SAB)

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...

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...

Now sleeps the crimson petal (Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1809--92) entreats a lover to emulate nature's patterns, imploring that they first waken like the firefly and then 'slip into my bosom and be lost...

When Cecil Sharp transcribed O Waly Waly in 1908, it bore this title but did not contain the title words (beginning instead with 'Down in the meadows'). It has been suggested since that the version we...

English song in the first half of the twentieth century was largely defined by the wonderful output of Roger Quilter and Gerald Finzi, both of whom delighted in setting fine poetry by Wordsworth, Shak...

Simple Gifts has been sung to numerous different lyrics (particularly Sydney Carter's 1960s hymn Lord of the Dance) and the tune is very well known, thanks to its use in Aaron Copland's score for the...

This medley comprises three songs that speak of a journey through trial to eventual salvation and liberty. It should gradually gather pace and energy from a slightly more reflective start, though reta...

Standing in the Need of Prayer is a simple, meditative melody with a pleasing, repetitive chord sequence. This arrangement gives you a chance to 'crank it up a gear' after the modulation; there is als...

Faber Choral Singles offer a series of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles for today's choirs. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the F...

John Kander and Fred Ebb created a number of 20th-century show classics, including Cabaret and Kiss of the spider woman, but Chicago is perhaps their greatest and best-loved show of them all. Mama Mor...

Originally recorded by the Judds, this uplifting song is offered in a powerful, full-blown gospel setting by Kirby Shaw, sure to bring your listeners to their feet. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrume...

A lively, very effective arrangement of a traditional slave song about the road to freedom. Syncopation and subject matter make this a fine program selection. For SAB high school choir, with piano and...

Duration: ca. 3:00.

One of the most popular young choir selections ever is now available in SATB and TTBB voicings. This original spiritual is a perfect motivator for young singers! Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mix...

This popular setting by Kirby Shaw combines powerful vocal pyramids, contemporary piano accompaniment and compelling harmonies to make this an extremely strong choice for young ensembles. Available: S...

Here's a powerful setting of the gospel barn-burner from Big River, expertly arranged for elementary and middle school groups. Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: App...

Set in a contemporary style, this traditional spiritual offers plenty of opportunities for a young choir to sound its best. Great rhythmic drive and exciting dynamic contrasts. Available: 2-Part, 3-Pa...

This driving spiritual is placed in a well-crafted setting for younger choirs. An excellent choice for beginning ensembles. Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

This driving spiritual is placed in a well-crafted setting for younger choirs. An excellent choice for beginning ensembles. Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

This gospel-style original will set every toe tapping and fill every heart with harmony. Well-written vocal and piano parts ensure success! Available: SATB, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performa...

Directors of younger ensembles have come to depend on Roger Emerson's contemporary arrangements of spirituals for a great source of concert and festival material. With a triadic chorus and final desca...

Roger Emerson's name is synomous with the best in contemporary spirituals. Featuring strong triadic harmonies, excellent voice leading and a strong, driving accompaniment, your singers and listeners w...

Adapted from a French carol, this work tells the story of a humble child seeking shelter from the cold night. The new English lyrics allow this setting to be performed at any time of the year and will...

This exciting programatic piece is first in a set of works by Audrey Snyder called Windseasons. This movement describes a raging winter storm by the sea. Highly evocative, it features vibrant, rhythmi...

Roger Emerson's contemporary settings of spirituals are characterized by dramatic contrasts in dynamics, style, texture and more - just what you need to feature your younger ensembles at their best. T...