My Good Lord's Done-a Been Here (arr. Stacey V. Gibbs): TTBB Choral Octavo
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My Good Lord's Done-a Been Here (arr. Stacey V. Gibbs): TTBB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Stacey V. Gibbs

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00450679

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About the Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs

Stacey V. Gibbs

Stacey V. Gibbs has established himself as one of the most performed arrangers of spirituals in choral music today. His gift lies in reimagining these profound works with fresh harmonic language and textural sophistication while preserving their emotional core and cultural authenticity. His arrangements have been championed by ensembles ranging from the King's Singers to collegiate choirs across the United States and internationally, and his work has been featured at presidential inaugurations, the World Choir Games, and Carnegie Hall.

With over 100 published arrangements to his name, Gibbs commands respect as both a clinician and a creative voice in contemporary choral music. His collaborative spirit extends to partnerships with celebrated composers like Shawn Kirchner and Eric Whitacre, and his ability to craft spirituals that resonate with audiences while challenging singers has made his scores essential repertoire at festivals, conventions, and concert halls worldwide.

Why we love this

Gibbs brings the kind of harmonic sophistication and textural variety to this spiritual that makes the familiar feel revelatory without losing its roots. The flexible voicing options (TB, TTB, TBB, TTBB) mean you can program this with almost any roster configuration, and the 11-page score rewards singers who dig into the arranging details that make each section breathe differently.

What to expect

There's a quiet resilience running through this arrangement, a sense of affirmation and grace that builds naturally from moment to moment. The harmonies honor the spiritual's dignity while introducing enough contemporary color to keep listeners engaged without ever feeling gimmicky.

Who it's for

Men's and mixed choirs looking for a spiritual arrangement with real substance and flexibility. Whether you're programming a concert centered on African American sacred music or seeking a strong encore that appeals to both performers and audiences, this works for intermediate to advanced ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to Gibbs' dynamic markings and voice leading to shape the phrases organically; the arrangement asks different things of each section, and honoring those distinctions creates momentum.
  • Let the text articulation guide your rhythm section's energy. The spiritual's conversational quality should feel like voices calling and responding rather than mechanical precision.
  • Explore the color available in the harmonic palette by balancing blend within your voice parts while allowing the arrangement's vertical sonorities to register clearly.

How to use it

Pair this with other spirituals for a thematic concert sequence, or use it as a powerful standalone piece that gives your singers a chance to explore text and interpretation beyond their standard repertoire. It's equally effective as a concert closer or a feature piece within a mixed program.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading flexible voicing configurations and adapting to different voice part distributions
  • Interpreting spirituals with historical and cultural awareness
  • Balancing harmonic independence across voices while maintaining ensemble blend
  • Shaping phrases through text articulation and dynamic architecture

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