Go, Tell It On The Mountain (from The Daily Ukulele) (arr. Liz and Jim Beloff): Ukulele

The Beloffs have captured the irrepressible joy and forward momentum of this spiritual in a ukulele arrangement that feels both approachable and musically satisfying. Single-page format means your students can learn it quickly without sacrificing the song's emotional authenticity, making it ideal for holiday programs where you need repertoire that teaches cultural history alongside musicianship.

Buoyant and purposeful. The melody moves with the kind of forward energy that makes you want to keep singing, supported by straightforward harmonic movement that feels warm and grounded. This is music built for proclamation, for gathering people together around something worth celebrating.

Ukulele students at any level who are ready to engage with repertoire beyond simple melodies. Teachers building a holiday concert program that includes traditional spirituals and seeks accessible yet meaningful arrangements that students will actually enjoy playing.

• Keep the strumming pattern steady and rhythmic; the spiritual's power comes from its pulse and propulsive energy rather than rubato or expressive slowing
• Balance clarity in the melody line with the rhythmic foundation of the accompaniment so the tune rises naturally above the supporting chords
• Consider how dynamics build through repetition; small increases in intensity with each verse create momentum toward the familiar refrain

Pair it with other spirituals in your holiday concert to highlight this essential American musical tradition, or use it as a standalone piece in a winter assembly where you want something joyful but substantive. The single-page format makes it practical for ensemble singing or small group performances.

• Reading and interpreting chord symbols
• Sustaining rhythmic accuracy across repeated strumming patterns
• Balancing melody and accompaniment texture
• Performing music with expressive purpose and cultural awareness