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Children, Go Where I Send Thee: SAB Choral Octavo

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Children, Go Where I Send Thee: SAB Choral Octavo

Children, Go Where I Send Thee: SAB Choral Octavo

Traditional Spiritual / arr. Adam Podd

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This enthusiastic gospel treatment of the traditional Christmas spiritual is a bona fide roof-raiser! Additive verses feature solos, duets, or entire sections, and everyone joins in for the exuberant refrains. A final repeated chorus stacks voice parts to take the rockin' arrangement over the top. Don't miss the fantastic SoundTrax! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
UPC: 038081552439
SKU: 00-48420

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About the Arranger: Adam Podd

Adam Podd

Adam Podd is a Brooklyn-based conductor, arranger, and composer whose work spans classical institutions and contemporary music scenes. He has collaborated with organizations including the National Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Houston Symphony, and the Young People's Chorus of New York City, performing in venues from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center.

As Music Director at First Unitarian Church in Brooklyn, Podd develops arrangements that blend sacred and secular traditions for progressive worship settings. He frequently partners with his twin brother Matt on musical projects, including their band Mimi & the Podd Brothers. Learn more at adampodd.com.

Why we love this

Podd's arrangement transforms a traditional spiritual into an energetic, participatory choral moment that generates real excitement from singers and audiences alike. The additive structure (solos, duets, sectional moments building to full ensemble) keeps all voice parts engaged throughout, and the stacked final chorus delivers genuine payoff without requiring advanced vocal gymnastics. This is the kind of arrangement that makes singers want to rehearse it.

What to expect

Exuberant and groove-driven, with the warmth of a gospel arrangement and the accessibility of a three-part voicing. The piece builds momentum naturally as verses accumulate and voices layer, culminating in a joyful, full-voiced climax that feels earned and genuinely rousing.

Who it's for

Choirs at the middle school level and above looking for an uplifting Christmas selection that energizes singers without demanding extensive solo or production resources. Directors seeking a spiritual arrangement that feels contemporary and celebratory rather than reverent will find this particularly valuable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish clear rhythmic clarity in the early verses so soloists and small groups can shine against the accompaniment without getting lost.
  • Shape the dynamic arc across the additive verses; resist the urge to sing everything loud. Save energy for the stacked final chorus.
  • Work the recorded accompaniment early in rehearsals so singers can lock into the groove and feel the gospel rhythmic pocket.
  • Give soloists and duet sections room to breathe and perform with personality; encourage them to connect with the text rather than just hit notes.

How to use it

Perfect as a high-energy closer to a holiday concert or as a standalone Christmas celebration moment that bridges sacred and secular programming. The manageable length and broad appeal make it ideal for mixed-ability choirs that want to include an audience-engaging spiritual without extensive rehearsal demands.

Skills your students will build

  • Gospel-style rhythmic phrasing and groove awareness
  • Layering independent voice parts while maintaining textural clarity
  • Balancing solo and ensemble moments within a single arrangement
  • Responding to recorded accompaniment cues and maintaining rhythmic precision

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