Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829046

Composed by David Neff. 20th Century,Christian,Concert,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 3 pages. David Neff #6027095. Published by David Neff (A0.829046).

The African-American spiritual Little David, Play on Your Harp stokes the imagination of every child who has ever been bullied: Little David was a shepherd boy. He killed Goliath and he shouted for joy. This fantasy for solo piano tries to capture the many moods of the biblical story of the young David, from reflective moments with his herd of sheep to his jubilant triumph over the archetypal big bully. The piece can be performed in either church or recital settings. .

Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by David Neff. Spiritual, Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Published by David Neff (S0.312113). - Score - Spiritual,Sacred - David Neff

Composed by David Neff. Christian, Spiritual, Sacred, General Worship. Octavo. 3 pages. Published by David Neff (S0.344511). - Octavo - Christian,Spiritual,Sacred,General Worship - David Neff

Low Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829043

Composed by David Neff. Arranged by David Neff. Folk,Spiritual. 4 pages. David Neff #6035801. Published by David Neff (A0.829043).

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 is a low-voice adaptation of an arrangement written for tenor Larry D. Hylton, 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 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. 

By David Neff. By David Neff, Enoch Sontonga. Arranged by David Neff. 20th Century, Multicultural, Sacred, Traditional, World. Score. 4 pages. David Neff #683917. Published by David Neff

Organ - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829015

Composed by David Neff, William Billings. Arranged by David Neff. Classical,Folk,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. David Neff #3431629. Published by David Neff (A0.829015).

Babylon is a tune by William Billings which can be sung as a round or canon. Billings (1746-1800) was an influential leader of the singing school movement in early America and is considered the first American choral composer. David Neff's arrangement for organ solo captures the mournful mood of Billing's tune, which was sung to the text of Psalm 137:1 (By the waters of Babylon, we lay down and wept for thee, Zion. We remember thee, Zion.).

Choral Choir (3-Part Mixed) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829027

Composed by David Neff and Traditional. Arranged by David Neff. Christian,Concert,Gospel,Spiritual. Octavo. 5 pages. David Neff #4368744. Published by David Neff (A0.829027).

The anonymous song Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel is one of many African-American spirituals that borrow biblical imagery to talk about hope for freedom from 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-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.

Composed by David Neff. Arranged by David Neff. Christian, Contemporary, Easter, Sacred, Spiritual. 4 pages. David Neff #4854225. Published by David Neff

Low Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829060

Composed by Hall (Francis) Johnson. Arranged by Hall Johnson, David Neff. Contemporary. 3 pages. David Neff #6699135. Published by David Neff (A0.829060).

Mary Had a Baby is a Christmas spiritual that originated in the Gullah culture of the Georgia and South Carolina sea islands--as did Kumbaya and Michael, Row the Boat. The classic arrangement by Hall Johnson is simple and straightforward. With this arrangement, David Neff has enriched and expanded Hall Johnson's work, adding a fuller accompaniment, a key change, and a varied vocal line for the final verse. .

Composed by David Neff, Traditional. Arranged by David Neff. Christian, Christmas, Sacred, Spiritual. 4 pages. David Neff #6667709. Published by David Neff

Voice Duet Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829025

Composed by David Neff. Arranged by David Neff. Christmas,Sacred. 5 pages. David Neff #4111403. Published by David Neff (A0.829025).

Isaac Watts's tender Christmas poem Cradle Hymn (Hush, my dear, lie still and slumber) deserves a better tune than it has in many hymnals. I have employed the Welsh folk lullaby Suo Gan and arranged it for high-voice duet (either soprano and mezzo-soprano or tenor and baritone). The main vocal challenge is showing restraint and singing softly in the upper range, but singers and their audiences will be rewarded for the effort. .