Every Time I Feel the Spirit (arr. Pasquale Tassone): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Traditional / Arranged by Pasquale Tassone
Grade: 2.5
Item: 35-PK01725995
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Dating prior to the Civil War, Every Time I Feel the Spirit is one of the most beloved spirituals. Like many spirituals, this one is both a song and a prayer. This arrangement begins with a driving eighth note rhythm which, after a contrasting middle section, returns to bring the work to an exciting conclusion.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01725995
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About the Composer: Traditional
The spiritual tradition emerged from enslaved African Americans in the American South, blending African musical traditions with Christian hymnody and folk practices. These songs became powerful expressions of faith, resilience, and hope, often layered with encoded meanings and messages of freedom. Spirituals represent one of the most significant contributions to American musical culture, forming the foundation from which blues, jazz, and gospel would grow.
Why we love this
Tassone's arrangement captures the spiritual's essential character while giving it forward momentum that holds young musicians' attention. The opening eighth note figuration provides rhythmic energy without overwhelming the ensemble, and the contrasting middle section offers a natural moment for musicians to explore a different textural landscape before the driving material returns. It's a piece that teaches interpretive depth alongside technical fundamentals.
What to expect
The opening establishes an propulsive, determined character rooted in spiritual tradition. When the middle section arrives, the texture shifts into something more introspective and contemplative, inviting listeners into quiet reflection before the energy surges back with renewed conviction.
Who it's for
String orchestras working at the early intermediate level who need repertoire that connects to American musical history. This arrangement suits ensembles ready for piece-specific challenges without requiring advanced technical facility.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady pulse from the opening eighth notes; this rhythmic engine drives the entire arrangement. Let the ensemble hear the pattern clearly in rehearsal before adding any expressive layers.
- Shape the contrasting middle section with meaningful dynamic differentiation. If the opening feels energetic, this section can breathe more freely, creating genuine architectural contrast.
- Balance the return of the driving material so it feels earned rather than simply loud. Bring back the opening energy with fresh articulation and focus.
How to use it
Include this on a concert exploring American roots music or spiritual traditions alongside other culturally significant works. It works equally well as a standalone concert opener or as part of a thematic set about resilience and hope.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining steady rhythmic motion across ensemble sections
- Dynamic contrast and shaping through textural changes
- Balancing energy with interpretive depth in familiar material
- Connecting to cultural and historical context in performance