CGC55 When the Spirit Says Sing: Spirituals for Unison/Two-part Voices
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When the Spirit Says Sing: Spirituals for Unison/Two-part Voices is an exciting and much-needed spiritual collection by some of Choristers Guild's most beloved composers. The arrangements in this collection have been carefully created in an authentic style that is true to the original purpose of the traditional spiritual. This reproducible resource is appropriate for singers of any age, whether they are children, youth, adults, or senior singers. With a beautiful foreword by Anton Armstrong, this book will be an amazing, educational addition to your church, school, or community choir repertoire.
All pages are reproducible. For more information on individual titles as well as Audio Downloads and Accompaniment Tracks for each piece click the links below.
Voicing: Unison or Two-part with piano
Included Titles:
"Ain'a That Good News?" by Mark Patterson
"I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" by Hal H. Hopson
"Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho" by Craig Curry
"Give Me Oil In My Lamp" by Max V. Exner
"We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" by Joe Cox
"Sing When the Spirit Says Sing" by Katy Strand
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" by Joe Cox
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