I Shall Not Be Moved: SATB Choral Octavo

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I Shall Not Be Moved: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: I Shall Not Be Moved: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-LG51545
Price: 2.25 USD
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Arr. Alice Parker

Item: 00-LG51545

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Lawson-Gould Music Publishers

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 783556006909

SKU: 00-LG51545

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About the Arranger: Alice Parker

Alice Parker's foundation in composition and conducting at Smith College and Juilliard led to a transformative partnership with Robert Shaw, during which the two created arrangements of American folksongs, hymns, and spirituals that remain standards in choral libraries worldwide. Her prolific output spans over five hundred published works across operas, cantatas, song cycles, and countless anthems, but her deepest commitment has always centered on the melody itself.

In 1985, Parker established MELODIOUS ACCORD, INC., to focus her teaching and writing on the heart of vocal music. Her books on melodic styles, choral improvisation, and congregational singing have shaped how singers understand their craft, while honors including the Robert Shaw Award, the Harvard Glee Club Foundation Medal, and six honorary doctorates reflect her enduring influence on American choral music.

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Why we love this

Parker's setting captures the quiet dignity and spiritual resilience of this freedom song with harmonies that support rather than overshadow the melody. The octavo format makes it accessible for mixed ensembles of varying sizes, while her gift for word-setting ensures singers connect emotionally to the text without technical obstacles getting in the way.

What to expect

There is quiet strength in this arrangement; it doesn't demand volume or histrionics to convey its message. The harmonies feel inevitable and earned, supporting voices that are singing from conviction rather than decoration.

Who it's for

This octavo suits mixed choirs of intermediate to advanced ability who want to engage meaningfully with the spiritual tradition. It works equally well in concert, worship, or festival contexts where authentic American choral repertoire is valued.

How to get the most out of it

Let the text shape your phrasing rather than forcing it into regular melodic gestures; spirituals live in the space between strict meter and conversational rhythm.
Balance the parts so the soprano line always emerges clearly, but not in isolation; the other voices provide essential harmonic and spiritual grounding.
Work the opening unison or near-unison passage to establish ensemble cohesion and shared conviction before the parts expand.

How to use it

Pair this with other spirituals or American hymn settings to create a program segment that speaks directly to identity and resilience. Its modest length and emotional weight make it ideal as an encore or closing piece that leaves audiences thoughtful rather than simply entertained.