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CoverRoll, Jordan, Roll [level: Medium]
arr. Ken Berg | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 819 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

This one “rolls” to a dramatic, upbeat conclusion. A baritone soloist is featured for much of the piece; the piano provides a driving, exciting accompaniment; the choir adds great rhythmic and melodic interest. This is a blockbuster arrangement that will thrill audiences.

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CoverShut De Do [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1627 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The well-known song Shut de Do! has been arranged in combination with an original melody and Swahili text to create a multicultural celebration that is simply dynamic. Powerful harmonies and rhythmic patterns set up the choral texture and plenty of repetition which make it easy to learn and effective to perform.

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CoverSince I Laid My Burden Down [level: Medium]
arr. Kyle Pederson
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1563 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This piece pairs two iconic melodies--Glory, Glory Hallelujah and the chorus of Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory, set in a driving gospel/blues groove. An energetic piano adds to the excitement.

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CoverSince I Laid My Burden Down [level: Medium]
arr. Kyle Pederson
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voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 1618 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Upbeat and lively, this great closer is bound to bring the audience to their feet.

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CoverSinner Man [level: Medium]
arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1059 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A clever arrangement of this minor key American folk song, it often plays the women against the men, and vice versa, as they tell the story of “where you gonna run to,” thereby creating drama and fun as the story evolves. Conservative ranges and little divisi make this accessible to many choirs.

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CoverSinnuh, Please Don’ Let This Harvest Pass [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1337 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Mr. Gibbs has done it again, and again, and yet again, creating extra special, highly creative arrangements. What has become his signature ending is here evident, the voices building to a dramatic conclusion making this a great concert closer.

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CoverSit Down Servant [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1135 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Gibbs lends his magic touch to this favorite spiritual giving us a fresh approach that is bound to please both singers and audiences.

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CoverSit Down Servant [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1368 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Four part harmony with divisi only at the spectacular ending, men’s groups small and large can enjoy this spirited arrangement.

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CoverSomebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door [level: Medium]
Traditional, arr. Kevin S. Foster
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1008 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

The arranger has taken clever to the top of the charts with this arrangement. An audience participation clap-fest is part of the mix. A tenor solo on occasion highlights the melody. A slow, tender beginning is soon replaced by fast and rhythmic fun. This one will bring the house down. Also available for SATB.

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CoverSomebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door [level: Medium]
Traditional, arr. Kevin S. Foster
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1010 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

The arranger has taken clever to the top of the charts with this arrangement. An audience participation clap-fest is part of the mix. A soprano solo on occasion highlights the melody. A slow, tender beginning is soon replaced by fast and rhythmic fun. This one will bring the house down. Also available for TTBB.

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CoverStand by Me, Lord [level: Medium]
Tindley, arr. Ruth Butterfield-Winter | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB/solo | catalog number: SBMP 864 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Stand By Me, Lord has been arranged and recorded in different forms by many gospel singers, including Elvis Presley. This arrangement was inspired by the Mavis Staples version where she sings unaccompanied on two tracks, to create an aleatoric duet with herself. The opening phrases are sung by the solo voice. As the chorus joins in, the arrangement builds to a strong climax, which is followed by a beautiful and hopeful conclusion, sung once again by the solo voice.

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CoverSteal Away [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 94 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Effectively combines a chant with the beloved spiritual.

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CoverSteal Away [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmond Hughes
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 429 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The traditional spiritual is joined by the liturgical Kyrie chant for a stunning concert piece.


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CoverSwing Low, Sweet Chariot [level: Medium]
Ashley Nelson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SSA or TTB | catalog number: SBMP 1261 | duration: 2:35 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement really swings as it creatively generates a feeling that it is being improvised. Not difficult, it will be within the reach of most treble or male choirs.

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CoverThere Is a Balm in Gilead [level: Medium]
arr. René Clausen
voicing: SATB div; S &/or T s | catalog number: SBMP 611 | duration: 6:20 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Clausen wrote this arrangement for his Concordia Choir to take on their tour. Loaded with sensitive feeling, this piece is guaranteed to have an impact on the audience.

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CoverThis Train [level: Medium]
arr. Nina Gilbert | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 178 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: trombone

Train sounds emanate from the choir. The trombone adds a bit of seemingly improvised jazz. Pure fun.

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CoverWade in de water [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 227 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Hold your hats, this one will raise the house. A favorite of honor choirs.

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CoverWade in the Water [level: Easy]
arr. Ashley Nelson
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1434 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement really swings. Not difficult, it will be a bright spot on a program.

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CoverWade in the Water [level: Medium]
arr. Nina Gilbert | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 179 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: tuba

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.

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CoverWade in the Water [level: Medium]
arr. Marion Verhaalen | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 690 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: opt. piano

The arranger has woven a subtle, flowing accompaniment, breathing new life into this spiritual. The solid vocal writing can stand alone without the piano should the need or the spirit of the moment demand.

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CoverWake up, Ollie Brown! [level: Medium]
Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 45 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

A variety of African-American musical styles join in this choral drama. Four soloists are featured and are backed up by a “chorus of angels.” A dramatic piece.

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CoverWalk in Jerusalem [level: Difficult]
arr. Paul Rardin | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 348 | duration: 6:00 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano or a cappella

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. (Note: the recording is a cappella - the piano version was created after this recording was made)

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CoverWalk in Jerusalem [level: Medium]
spiritual, arr. Paul Rardin | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 352 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

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.

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CoverWalk Together Children [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1273 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

At last, prolific composer Gibbs has given women a turn at one of his spirituals. They will love singing this special arrangement.

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CoverWere You There? [level: Medium]
arr. Kevin S. Foster
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1080 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

The arranger works his special magic as he uses the title words, “Were you there?” to become a musical underlay for the other questions that make up this text. The story having been told, the underlay of “Were you there?” then becomes a musical collage, with repetitions gently leaving one to ponder the question. A captivating, thoughtful arrangement, excellent for church or the concert hall.

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CoverZekiel [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SATB div./tenor solo | catalog number: SBMP 642 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

A tenor soloist is featured in this show-stopper arrangement of Ezekiel Saw the Wheel.

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Amezaliwa Tushangilie! 
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by Robert J. Begisen