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With words by Cuba's most celebrated poet Nicolsss Guillén, translated into English by the poet, La Muralla speaks of building a gate of hands around the world, joined in unity. Written for the Edinbu...

Written for middle school or small high school choirs, this is an appealing arrangement of a well known and well loved traditional spiritual.

The swinging gospel beat in this medley of American patriotic treasures ('My Country 'Tis of Thee, ' 'America the Beautiful, ' 'Battle Hymn of the Republic') makes this arrangement a wonderfulselectio...

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...

Here is a new and powerful collection of songs from South Africa, celebrating the country's recent freedom! Following the popular first collection Freedom Is Coming, the songs in this new set are for...

With a text by Michelangelo, this music reflects deep spiritual appreciation for beauty and the desire it evokes. An easy and inspiring piece for high school concerts. In English.

With its slow, stately gospel feel and warm harmonies, this piece could fulfill various functions in a church setting, including a memorial service. Comfortable ranges in all parts.

Steven Sametz's remarkable, stylized treatment of this traditional spiritual, with its powerful solo and haunting choral writing, will leave audiences staggered. Requires an accomplished soloist (teno...

Duration: ca. 3:00.

A great spiritual for good middle school choirs! Its format of call-and-response requires a strong soloist (or a string of them), with the choir. Truly inspiring and with great energy! Duration: ca. 3...

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 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...

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...

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...

When one by one we stand up and believe, we can be children of peace - based on a simple Swahili text, this African-style original work will have an amazing effect on all who hear or sing. An excellen...

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...

Lift up your voice, sing and rejoice, we're on our way - Dies ist ein Original im Gospel-Stil, das Ihr Konzert so richtig in Schwung bringen wird. Leicht zu erlernen und ein großer Spaß für alle! Erhä...

This fervent and emotional gospel chorus repeats and builds to a magnificent conclusion. Excellent for middle school, high school and beyond. Available for SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.