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Back to Ethiopia Jamaican Folk Song - arr. Paul Rardin
series: Jerry Blackstone
A poignant, hymn-like setting that is beautiful for the men's chorus. Written as a companion piece for Hol' You' Han', the piece can also stand on its own .
TTBB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:00
catalog number: POD 155
[© all rights reserved] performed by The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, Jerry Blackstone, conductor
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Der Gondelfahrer Franz Schubert - ed. Carl Zytowski
series: Jerry Blackstone
One of Schubert's famous part-songs, here carefully edited with a word by word translation and a singable English text. Young men's groups will love the challenge of this piece.
TTBB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:45
catalog number: SBMP 253
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Ohio State University Men's Glee Club, Robert Ward, conductor
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Hol' You Han' Jamaican Folk Song - arr. Paul Rardin
series: Jerry Blackstone
A show-stopping hit. Much rhythm and action in this piece.
TTBB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP
[© all rights reserved] University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, Jerry Blackstone, conductor
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Hol' You Han' Steel band accompaniment, by Thad Anderson

[© all rights reserved] University of Texas Men's Choir and Steel Pan ensemble, Thad Anderson, guest conductor
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I'm A-Rollin' arr. Paul Rardin
series: Jerry Blackstone
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'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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Jenny Kiss’d Me by Paul Carey
series: Jerry Blackstone
A whimsical, sophisticated piece for the male chorus.
TTBB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:45
catalog number: SBMP 718

[© all rights reserved] performed by the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club, Paul Rardin, conductor
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Kpanlongo arr. Derek Bermel
series: Jerry Blackstone
A West African dance song provides a highly rhythmic center for this rousing piece. It builds from one part to a dramatic ending in six parts. To be sung in the native language - there is extensive repetition of the words, so this is not too great a challenge.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level - mediuim]
catalog number: SBMP 150

[© all rights reserved] performed by The University of Michigan Chamber Choir, Jerry Blackstone, conductor
see and hear the music: Scorch
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Kpanlongo West African Fork Song - arr. Derek Bermel
series: Jerry Blackstone
A West African dance song provides a highly rhythmic center for this rousing piece. It builds from one part to a dramatic ending in six parts. To be sung in the native language.
TTBB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 186
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Little Mass for Men's Voices by David V. Montoya
series: Jerry Blackstone
A piece to challenge and refresh the more advanced male ensemble. The counter-tenor solo rides above the four lower parts. Melodic writing in all parts combine to create pleasing and sometimes striking contemporary harmonies. The result: an extraordinary piece for the male choir.
TTBB, CT solo [difficulty level: difficult] duration 9:30
catalog number: SBMP 576
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hear the music - Kyrie Midi Recording - hear the music - Sanctus Midi Recording - hear the music - Agnus Dei Midi Recording
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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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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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Working with Male Voices (VIDEO/DVD)
presented by Jerry Blackstone
and the Universtity of Michigan Men's Glee Club
$29.95
SBMP 226 - VIDEO - ORDER HERE
SBMP 663 - DVD - ORDER HERE

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