Medium Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829042

Composed by David Neff, Traditional. Arranged by David Neff. Folk,Spiritual. 4 pages. David Neff #5866099. Published by David Neff (A0.829042).

No More Auction Block originated in Canada before the US Civil War among African-Americans who had escaped slavery and found safe haven there. It was later adopted by black troops in the Union Army. It is a song of determination and hope, although its positive message is tempered by the wistful line that closes each verse--many thousand gone. Those many thousand were not only the many who had escaped slavery, but also those who had been separated from family and loved ones by being sold on the auction block. 

This arrangement was written for Larry D. Hylton, a tenor who sang with Moses Hogan and with the Metropolitan Opera Chorus, and who has been in over 350 performances of Porgy and Bess. David Neff and Larry Hylton collaborated on recording this remotely during the 2020 pandemic in order to produce music for their church's celebration of Juneteenth, following the widespread protests over the murder of George Floyd. 

The song is appropriate for any occasion that celebrates African-American history and music, as well as the ideals of freedom and liberty. 

Medium-Low Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1202249

Composed by David Neff. Arranged by David Neff. 19th Century,Religious,Sacred,Traditional,Wedding. 4 pages. David Neff #800929. Published by David Neff (A0.1202249).

This delicate and gentle Shaker tune from 1834 is appropriate for weddings, Maundy Thursday services, and any time we gather to celebrate love. There are several beautiful choral arrangements, but I was unable to find a setting for voice and piano. This arrangement, available in three ranges, gives vocal soloists the opportunity to sing it as well.

Medium Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829030

Composed by David Neff. Sacred,Spiritual. 5 pages. David Neff #4404950. Published by David Neff (A0.829030).

The anonymous song Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel is one of many African-American spirituals that use biblical imagery to talk about hope for freedom and an end to oppression. The classic arrangement of this spiritual by H. T. Burleigh will no doubt remain a standard, but I hope the rhythmic variety, jazz harmonies, and big finish of this version will add spice to your church and recital repertoire. The audio accompanying this catalog listing features soprano Alexandria Bradshaw Crichlow singing the high-voice edition. This arrangement is be available in high-, medium-high, medium, and low-voice editions.

Medium Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1115654

Composed by George Beverly Shea and Rhea F. Miller. Arranged by David Neff. 20th Century,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 6 pages. David Neff #717425. Published by David Neff (A0.1115654).

Here’s a fresh medium-voice arrangement of the classic gospel song written by bass-baritone George Beverly Shea. It is appropriate for any setting where sacred music is welcomed. This arrangement is also available on this site for high voice. Shea wrote the tune for “I’d Rather Have Jesus� at age 23. He’d been offered a well-paying job as a singer on NBC’s Your Hit Parade, and he was struggling with whether to choose a secular singing career or to stick with singing in churches and on Christian radio. He turned down the job offer, stuck with sacred music, and eventually took a role as the main vocalist with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Crusades. “I’d Rather Have Jesus� became his signature tune. It was featured on his first release from RCA records, and because of his role with Billy Graham, it is thought that he sang live before more people than anyone else in history.