I Got a Song: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: I Got a Song: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SVM05051
Price: 1.60 USD
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Original words and music by Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman (incorporating "I Got Shoes")

Item: 00-SVM05051

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This original spiritual is based on "I Got Shoes," but the Poormans have added some additional spirit, making this a lively addition to your worship services. It's easy, fun to sing, and the alternate voicings make this exceptional work adaptable to choirs of any age. The contemporary music combined with Ruthie's adaptation of the Psalm texts make this a worthy addition to any concert.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 654979091899

SKU: 00-SVM05051

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About the Composer: Berta Poorman

Berta and Sonja Poorman have spent more than two decades writing sacred and secular choral music as a mother-daughter composing team. Both have extensive experience directing choirs across all age groups in church settings, and their deep knowledge of what different ensembles can accomplish shows clearly in their accessible, singable compositions.

Their arrangements and original works are marked by thoughtful voice leading and texts that consistently convey warmth and affirmation. Whether setting traditional spiritual material or creating new sacred works, the Poormans prioritize music that lifts singers and audiences alike.

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Why we love this

This arrangement takes a beloved spiritual and infuses it with fresh energy while keeping it genuinely singable for church choirs and concert ensembles. The alternate voicings mean you can use it with developing singers, experienced SATB singers, or a mixed-age ensemble without modification, making it a rare piece that truly adapts to your actual choir rather than asking you to adapt your singers to the music.

What to expect

Energy and affirmation run through this piece; it sits somewhere between the quiet reverence of a traditional spiritual and the forward momentum of contemporary worship music. Singing it feels celebratory without being frivolous, rooted in tradition while sounding fresh.

Who it's for

Church choirs preparing music for worship services will find this immediately useful, but it also works well for concert choirs seeking spirituals with contemporary harmonic language. The accessible writing makes it suitable for youth choirs, community ensembles, and mixed-age church programs.

How to get the most out of it

Lean into the contemporary harmonic touches while keeping the spiritual's essential character intact; these two elements should feel like they belong together, not clash.
Use the recorded accompaniment to help singers lock into the rhythmic energy, especially if your choir tends toward a slower pace with spirituals.
Explore the balance between parts during sectional rehearsals; the Poormans' voice leading often creates interesting counter-lines worth highlighting.
Consider how the lively feel serves your service or concert context; this piece works best when the energy matches your overall program flow.

How to use it

Slot this into a worship service where you want a joyful, participatory moment, or program it in a concert alongside other spirituals to show how the genre can be reimagined without losing its soul. The lively character makes it an excellent placement before or after a slower, more reflective piece.