Boyer-Alexander, Rene – Expressions of Freedom Complete Edition

Description

The history of the African American people was one of physical hardship and emotional anguish, yet the music arising from this struggle – the spiritual – was one of deeply-felt emotion. This collection of spirituals, arranged byRene Boyer-Alexander for voices and Orff instruments, is much more than a mere song collection. It is a chronicle of expression that will enrich and uplift both children and adults in classrooms, choirs, community gatherings andchurches. In three volumes or one complete edition, it includes arrangements of over 55 songs, historical background, suggested program uses and cultural connections. Available: Volume I, Volume II, Volume III, Complete Edition.For all ages.

Contents

1. Oh Won’t You Sit Down?
2. Hold On
3. Elijah Rock
4. Good News
5. Dry Bones
6. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
7. Steal Away (Steal Away To Jesus)
8. This Little Light Of Mine
9. I Want Jesus To Walk With Me
10. All Night, All Day
11. I’m Gonna Sing When The Spirit Says Sing
12. Deep River
13. In That Great Gettin’ Up Morning
14. Somebody’s Knocking At Your Door
15. Wade In The Water
16. Who Built The Ark?
17. I Want To Be Ready
18. The Old Ark’s A-Moverin’
19. Chatter Wid De Angels
20. Follow The Drinkin’ Gourd
21. Free At Last
22. I’m Goin’ Home On The Morning Train
23. I’m Trampin’
24. I’ve Been ‘buked
25. In Bright Mansions Above
26. Oh Lord, I Want Two Wings
27. Oh Mary
28. Roll De Ol’ Chariot Along
29. Sit Down Servant
30. Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen
31. When The Saints Go Marching In
32. Go, Tell It On The Mountain
33. Mary Had A Baby
34. Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow
35. Standin’ In The Need Of Prayer (Standing In The Need Of Prayer)
36. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
37. Go Down, Moses
38. Angel Band
39. This Train
40. Behold That Star
41. Children Go Where I Send Thee
42. Do Lord
43. Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)
44. Rise And Shine
45. Little David, Play On Your Harp
46. He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
47. Rock-A-My Soul
48. Every Time I Feel The Spirit
49. Ezekiel Saw The Wheel
50. Git On Board
51. Oh, What A Beautiful City (Boatner)
52. Oh Freedom
53. Walk Together, Children
54. Hold Out Your Light
55. Ain’t Gonna Grieve (Traditional)
56. Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel?
57. Now Let Me Fly
58. Who Did Swallow Jonah?
59. Wheel’s A-Turnin’
60. All God’s Children Got Shoes
61. No Hiding Place
62. Old Zion’s Children March.Along