Hal Leonard

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 by Rene 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 and churches. 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. Song List:Ain't Gonna Grieve TraditionalBehold That StarFollow The Drinkin' Gourd African-America SpiritualFree At Last African-America SpiritualGood NewsI'm Trampin' African-America SpiritualI've Been Buked African-America SpiritualIn That Great Gettin' Up Morning Traditional SpiritualMary Had A Baby African-America SpiritualNo Hidin' Place Traditional SpiritualNobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen African-America SpiritualOh Freedom African-America SpiritualOh What A Beautiful City BoatnerRise And Shine TraditionalRise Up Shepherd And Follow African-America SpiritualSomebody's Knocking At Your Door African-America SpiritualSometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child TraditionalSteal Away Steal To Jesus Traditional SpiritualWalk Together Children Traditional Spiritual