Children, Go Tell It on the Mountain: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Traditional Spirituals / Arranged by Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK00384801
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Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Concert
Scripture: Joshua 1:16; Matthew 28:19; Luke 2:8-20
Here is the quintessential concert closer! This pairing of "Children, Go Where I Send Thee" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" is just the ticket for a fabulous experience for your choir and audience alike. There is a sense of theatrical sweep in the arranging approach here with plenty of things to delight the ear and lift the heart. Decorated with two different orchestrations (full orchestra and a bluegrass consort) these time-honored songs of the spirit have never sounded so glorious. A "tour de force" for your pianist, there is much to enjoy in every aspect of this piece from the acclaimed cantata "Appalachian Winter."
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00384801
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About the Author: Traditional Spirituals
African American spirituals emerged from the enslaved communities of the American South, developing as a profound form of musical and spiritual expression. These songs wove together African musical traditions, Christian theology, and the resilience of people enduring unimaginable hardship. Spirituals became the foundation of American sacred music and continue to serve as powerful vehicles for faith, hope, and storytelling in choir rooms and concert halls worldwide.
Why we love this
Joseph M. Martin's dual orchestrations give you genuine programming flexibility without requiring separate purchases. The theatrical sweep of the arrangement transforms familiar melodies into something that lands differently each time you perform it, making it a concert closer that audiences remember long after the final note.
What to expect
Majestic and joyful, with moments of intimate beauty woven between passages of full-voiced exuberance. The arrangement honors the songs' roots while adding modern orchestral color that lifts the spirit without overshadowing the text.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking a powerful Christmas or concert closer with professional polish and emotional depth. This works equally well in church settings, school concert halls, and community venues where audiences value the spiritual heritage these songs carry.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the piano part carefully in rehearsals; it carries considerable harmonic and rhythmic responsibility, particularly in the transitions between the two spirituals.
- Experiment with both orchestrations in your venue acoustics before deciding which serves your space better. The bluegrass consort often cuts through smaller halls more effectively than the full orchestra.
- Shape the text with intention across the pairing. The two spirituals tell a connected narrative of commission and testimony; let that journey breathe in your interpretation.
- Give your singers time to adjust to the theatrical style of the arrangement. The arranging approach rewards singers who commit to the emotional arc rather than playing it safe.
How to use it
Close your Christmas concert with this pairing and watch how it shifts the entire emotional arc of your program. The duality of the orchestrations also makes it useful as a finale that can adapt to whatever ensemble size or accompaniment resources your school has available that particular year.
Skills your students will build
- Interpreting spirituals with appropriate stylistic awareness and cultural respect
- Navigating dramatic dynamic shifts and theatrical phrasing
- Blending voices across different orchestral textures
- Understanding how harmonic complexity serves emotional storytelling
- Sustaining focus through extended, contemplative passages