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Go, Tell It on the Mountain: SAB Choral Octavo

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Go, Tell It on the Mountain: SAB Choral Octavo

Go, Tell It on the Mountain: SAB Choral Octavo

Traditional Spiritual / arr., with additional words, by Donald Moore

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Donald Moore's arrangement of this great American Christmas spiritual really kicks. Featuring brief solos in the verses and a gospel-style refrain that remains the same each time, this powerhouse piece will come together quickly during the busiest time of year.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081489353
SKU: 00-43394

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About the Arranger: Donald Moore

Donald Moore

Donald Moore earned his Bachelor of Music in organ performance and his Master of Arts in Teaching from Kent State University. He serves as Organist-Choirmaster at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where he applies decades of experience leading liturgical music.

Moore has published over 500 compositions and arrangements across multiple publishers including Alfred, Hal Leonard, and Heritage Music Press. His output spans sacred and secular works for choral, organ, and piano, and he has received the ASCAP Composers Standard Award seventeen times. The American Choral Directors Association recognized him among 400 elite composers of significance in American choral music history.

Why we love this

Moore's arrangement respects the spiritual's power while making it genuinely singable during rehearsal crunch. The brief solos create moments for individual singers to shine without demanding extensive preparation, and the unchanging refrain lets the choir lock in quickly so you can polish interpretation rather than spend weeks on learning notes.

What to expect

A spiritual lifted by Moore's arrangement into something joyful and propulsive. The gospel-style refrain pulses with warmth and invitation, while the verse solos provide intimate moments before the full choir surges back in with celebratory energy.

Who it's for

Directors programming Christmas concerts who need substantial, engaging music that won't consume hours of rehearsal time in December. SAB choirs of all experience levels will find the straightforward voicing and spiritual energy accessible, while the gospel styling offers a refreshing alternative to traditional carol arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the gospel groove in the refrain early by having the ensemble tap the backbeat during initial rehearsals; this anchors the style and ensures rhythmic cohesion.
  • Assign solo verses strategically to singers whose voices blend naturally with the full SAB sound, allowing them time to prepare without isolating them from section rehearsals.
  • Layer the refrain gradually, starting with the melody line, then adding harmonic voices once the rhythm section feels secure; the repetition rewards stacked ensemble approach.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment for final rehearsals and dress rehearsals to build ensemble confidence with the actual performance tempo and style.

How to use it

Slot this into the second half of your Christmas concert where it can serve as an emotional peak without demanding major production elements. Its spiritual roots and energetic arrangement make it equally effective as a closing piece for a sacred context or a highlight within a broader holiday program.

Skills your students will build

  • Gospel rhythm and stylistic phrasing in a spiritual context
  • Singing with independence during solo passages while maintaining ensemble blend
  • Rhythmic precision in refrain sections built on repeated musical figures
  • Dynamic contrast between sparse verses and full-voiced refrains

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