Go, Tell It on the Mountain: Choral SoundPax
Traditional Spiritual / arr. David Lantz III
Item: 00-PK-0000763
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Parts included are: a. sax., t. sax., 2 tpt., tbn., rhy., 2 perc.
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Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0000763
Instrumentation:
a. sax., t. sax., 2 tpt., tbn., rhy., 2 perc.
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About the Arranger: David Lantz
David Lantz has established himself as a prolific arranger and composer for choral and instrumental ensembles, with a particular gift for blending traditional spiritual material with contemporary jazz idioms. His work across the Alfred Choral Designs series demonstrates deep knowledge of both choral pedagogy and instrumental writing, creating accessible yet musically substantial arrangements that engage singers and players alike.
Why we love this
Lantz's arrangement transforms a beloved spiritual into a genuinely swinging celebration, anchored by a full small jazz band that lifts the choir into something far more dynamic than a traditional carol setting. The instrumentation feels natural and balanced, never overwhelming the voices, and the rhythmic vitality gives singers something energizing to lock into during the winter concert season.
What to expect
Joyful, rhythmically alive, and full of movement. The jazz voicings and syncopated rhythms bring infectious energy to the text while maintaining the earnestness of the spiritual; it feels celebratory without becoming frivolous.
Who it's for
Directors leading choirs with access to a small jazz combo or flexible instrumentalists willing to double on saxophones and trumpets. This arrangement works for holiday concerts, sacred music programs, or any ensemble seeking a spirited alternative to traditional carols that still honors the spiritual's roots.
How to get the most out of it
- Rehearse the choir and band separately first, then bring them together once both groups are secure in the swing feel and their respective lines. This arrangement thrives when the ensemble commits fully to the jazz groove rather than treating it as a classical piece with added instruments.
- Balance the saxophone and trumpet lines so they sit behind the vocal melody; these parts should enhance rather than compete with the singers' primary role.
- Use the recorded accompaniment early in rehearsal to establish the style and tempo, then transition to live instrumental rehearsal so the choir develops real ensemble connection with the band members.
How to use it
Place this midway through your winter concert to shift energy and showcase your musicians' rhythmic sophistication and stylistic range. It pairs effectively with both traditional sacred repertoire and contemporary choral pieces, giving audiences a reminder that spirituals contain multitudes.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with swing rhythm and syncopated phrasing
- Balancing voices while listening to jazz instrumentation
- Responding to small ensemble leadership and conducting in jazz style
- Ensemble coordination across mixed vocal and instrumental textures