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Spirituals for Solo Singers, Volume 2: Medium High Voice Acc. CD

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Spirituals for Solo Singers, Volume 2: Medium High Voice Acc. CD

Spirituals for Solo Singers, Volume 2: Medium High Voice Acc. CD

10 Spirituals Arranged for Solo Voice and Piano for Recitals, Concerts, and Contests

Compiled and ed. Andy Beck

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Singers will cherish these powerful solo arrangements by Mark Hayes, Jay Althouse, Philip Kern, Greg Gilpin, and other fine Alfred arrangers. Including favorite traditional spirituals like "Deep River," "Sit Down Servant," "Witness," and "Down in the Valley to Pray," this inspirational collection is essential to every solo singer's library. Fresh contemporary arrangements that sing and play well, available in medium high and medium low editions, with or without the accompaniment CD.

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Series: For Solo Singers
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN10: 0-7390-3840-0
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-3840-6
UPC: 038081239613
SKU: 00-23912

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Why we love this

This collection gathers spirituals arranged by some of the finest voices in contemporary sacred music, each bringing distinctive artistry to material that deserves fresh interpretation. The arrangers here honor the emotional depth of these songs while crafting parts that sit naturally in the medium high voice, making them accessible without sacrificing sophistication. Having the recorded accompaniment included means your singers can prepare independently and hear immediately how their voice blends with the orchestral textures.

What to expect

These arrangements inhabit the space where spiritual fervor meets musical sophistication. Each song carries the weight of tradition while breathing with contemporary harmonic language; you'll feel both rooted in something ancient and moved by something alive.

Who it's for

Solo singers developing a recital or performance repertoire grounded in American spiritual tradition. This collection works equally well for advanced high school singers, college voice students, and professional soloists looking to add contemporary yet respectful arrangements of these essential songs to their catalog.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the accompaniment CD closely before rehearsal. Mark Hayes and Greg Gilpin craft intricate harmonic backdrops; knowing those colors helps you find the right emotional temperature for your entrance.
  • Honor the text with unhurried phrasing. Spirituals carry narrative and spiritual weight; resist the impulse to rush passages, even when the arrangement moves quickly.
  • Balance legit vocal production with the expressive freedom these songs invite. Medium high voice arrangements often sit in a comfortable tessitura; use that to sing with full resonance rather than pushing.
  • Work the dynamic shapes in context with the accompaniment. These professional arrangements use orchestration to support your line; listen for moments where you can pull back and let the harmony carry.

How to use it

Feature individual selections in recitals, competitions, or sacred concerts where spirituals anchor a larger program. These pieces also work well in interfaith performances or community benefit concerts where authenticity and artistry matter equally. A single spiritual from this collection can anchor an entire program thematically or serve as a powerful closing statement.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with historical awareness and cultural respect
  • Interpreting folk and spiritual idioms within contemporary arrangements
  • Navigating varied harmonic language across different arrangers' styles
  • Using accompaniment recordings as a practice and learning tool
  • Building expressive control in the medium high voice range

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