Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.995506 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Sarah Playford. Folk,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. 16 pages. Sarah Playford #3560463. Published by Sarah Playford (A0.995506). An advanced intermediate work for Clarinet Choir arranged by Sarah Playford. Duration 2 minutes 40 seconds. The work is relatively simple but with demanding sections, ideal for demonstrating virtuosity of players. The piece explores clashing harmonies bringing a unique interpretation and instrumental colour to this traditional folk song. Perfect piece for concert or open air performance.Based on the formally published Slave Song The Good Old Way (1867) the exact origin of the melody is unknown but research points heavily to being composed by an African-American slave. The song has since been used in the 2000 feature film O Brother, Where Art Thou? as well as being interpreted by American bluesgrass-country singer Alison Krauss in 2002.