Alfred Publishing
23120, SATB w/soloists, a cappella, $3.50
 
Even if you are a dyed-in-the-wool fan of Moses Hogan’s spiritual arrangements, you must take a look at this Mark Hayes’ setting for 8-part a cappella chorus! After a slow, impressive introduction, the tempo picks up as the familiar tune appears, and from there, it is a great ride – you can almost feel the wheels turning! Soloists sing in a “call-response” format with the chorus on the three verses, and the last refrain is all-stops-out. The piece requires precision singing, so an experienced adult or excellent student choir is needed to do it justice, but it is well worth the time and effort to prepare. A real showstopper!
 
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