Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.620930 Composed by Spiritual. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Folk,Instructional,Spiritual,Standards,Traditional. Octavo. 12 pages. Exultet Music #3493147. Published by Exultet Music (A0.620930). Two African-American spirituals from the Civil War period that sing of the freeing of the slaves, have been freshly arranged and joined together and scored for Soprano Solo, Tenor Solo, SATB, with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting. Featured in the musical The American Civil War which is available on this site.

SSAA chorus and piano - Digital Download Composed by Bob Chilcott. Sheet music. Octavo. 8 pages. Oxford University Press Digital #9780193554153. Published by Oxford University Press Digital

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.988481 Composed by Hilton Kean Jones. Contemporary. Octavo. 5 pages. Hilton Kean Jones #6301139. Published by Hilton Kean Jones (A0.988481). A choral piece suitable for youth choir that utilizes unison male and female voices together and separate with no choral counterpoint; maybe also be performed as completely unison mixed choir or male or female choir. Choral parts have restricted ranges and are diatonic. The words are based on the famous poem by George Moses Horton who was an African-American poet from North Carolina, the first to be published in the Southern United States. His book was published in 1828 while he was still enslaved. He did not gain freedom until 1865, late during the Civil War. -- Wikipedia Born: Northampton County, North Carolina, NC. Died: 1883, Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Books: Naked genius, The Black bard of North Carolina. The piano accompaniment is also available for band or student orchestra. The audio sample here is an instrumental transcription as there is not yet a choral recording.

SSAA chorus and piano - Digital Download Composed by Bob Chilcott. Sheet music. Octavo. 8 pages. Oxford University Press Digital #9780193536852. Published by Oxford University Press Digita

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408410 By Neil Young. By Neil Young. Arranged by Jason Sullivann. Chamber,Folk,Historic,Multicultural,Rock,World. 22 pages. Green Bicycle Music #990996. Published by Green Bicycle Music (A0.1408410). Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Man_(song)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_the_United_StatesThis is a setting of Neil Young's SOUTHERN MAN (from the album AFTER THE GOLD RUSH) for woodwind quintet and optional percussion.The song is chosen by the arranger as a reponse to recent confisions surrounding the poisonouslegacy of Slavery, and various questionable debates regarding its history in America.Ironically, the arranger was originally ready to mention the song written as a response to thissong by the band Lynyrd Skynyrd, but found interesting information on Wikipedia (the links areprovided). Apparently the song by Young that spurred Lynyrd Skynyrd to write SWEET HOME ALABAMAwas the one titled simply ALABAMA, which is on the album HARVEST. Also interesting was the information that the bands and composers did get along, even showing this by wearing each other'st-shirts when performing.This arrangement is advanced grade 3 or grade 4, with no extreme playing in the outer registers,or meter changes, etc.. The optional percussion can be added to create a more solemn-march feel.The socio-political element is not varied or diffused in any way. If possible, the complete lyricsshould be contained in program notes. This piece offers a serious contemplation of the history andhorror of Slavery in America.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.22098 Composed by John M. Loretz, Jr. National Emblems, Eagles, Civil War--Union, Patriotism, Heroes, Slavery, War casualties, Campaigns & battles. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.22098). American Anthems on the Triumph of Liberty and Union Over Slavery and Treason. Freedom Triumphant. Music Composed by John M. Loretz, Jr. Written by Henry O'Rielly. Published 1865 by The American News Company, 121 Nassau Street in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include National Emblems, Eagles, Civil War--Union, Patriotism, Heroes, Slavery, War casualties, Campaigns & battles. First line reads Through all the Great Republic, Give thanks to God on high!.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

SATB choir and Piano - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.1.3610-E Composed by Kyle Pederson. African American Heritage. Instrument part. 22 pages. Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital #1.3610-E. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital (MQ.1.3610-E). English. From the arranger, Kyle Pederson To me, spirituals are the most powerful type of music. Spirituals were birthed and rooted in the experience of chattel slavery in the United States—and arose out of, as Arthur C. Jones asserts, “deeply meaningful, archetypically human experiences, relevant not only to the specific circumstances of slavery but also to women and men struggling with issues of justice, freedom, and spiritual wholeness in all times and places.� The original text of Soon Ah Will Be Done is as follows: Soon ah will be done with the troubles of the world (repeat) Goin’ home to live with God No more weeping and a-wailing (repeat) Goin’ home to live with God I want t’ meet my mother (repeat) Goin’ home to live with God I want t’ meet my Jesus (repeat) Goin’ home to live with God When I sang this spiritual growing up, I was struck by both the withering sorrow and expectant hope throughout. The melody and emotion has stuck with me since. When approaching my own arrangement, I hoped to honor the voice of the original writers and their experience of slavery, and I also sought to extend a voice to people today who are suffering from oppression and discrimination. I hoped an appropriate way to honor the experience of the original writers might be to invite the contemporary listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world today—a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love, and grace—a world where we have the courage to champion the inherent dignity and value of all people, a world where we will be done with all the ways we deny a person’s worth. A world where “heaven has come to earth.� In this arrangement, spoken word is incorporated throughout, intended to heighten the intensity of the performance, and meant to give a sense of immediacy to the challenge for the choir and audience to work together for justice, equity, and wholeness. Spoken word has often been used as the language of protest—and I include it intentionally as a way of giving voice to the choir members (and listener)—where all can stand in solidarity against oppression and injustice. If desired, choir members are encouraged to write their own spoken word text that speaks to issues of inequity and injustice in their own communities. I am writing this program note not long after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, MN, on May 25, 2020. As a Minneapolis area resident for the past 25 years, I want to take a more active role in working towards justice in my community. All proceeds received from the sale and performance of Soon We Will Be Done will be directed to ISAIAH—a multi-racial, state-wide, nonpartisan coalition of faith communities fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota. You can read more about the phenomenal work ISAIAH is doing at isaiahmn.org.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.13119 Arranged by W.F.S. Abraham Lincoln, Liberty, Political rallies, Slavery. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.13119). Abraham, Our Abraham! A Rallying Song and Chorus To the Popular Melody Maryland! My Maryland. Newly arranged by W.F.S. Published 1864 by W.F. Sherwin, 85 State St. in Albany. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Abraham Lincoln, Liberty, Political rallys, Slavery. First line reads From Californias seagirt shores Abraham my Abraham.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.836825 Composed by GILSON SANTOS. Concert,Contemporary,Graduation,Latin. Score and parts. 94 pages. Gilson Santos #6382683. Published by Gilson Santos (A0.836825). Version for French Horn and Orchestra of the play Festa no Quilombo. In the period of slavery in Brazil, quilombos were the places that blacks took refuge to escape slavery.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: LV.9921 Composed by Charles S. Tarbox. Slavery, African Americans. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.9921). The Cotton Pickers. Effective as March, Two Step or Patrol. by Chas. S. Tarbox. Published 1899 by McKinley Music Co. in Chicago. Composition of da capo with piano instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Slavery, African Americans. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.13748 History--American, General Andrew Jackson, Slavery, Campaigns & battles, Caricatures. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.13748). Root, Hog, or Die. Song and Chorus. n. Published 1856 by Oliver Ditson, Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include History--American, General Andrew Jackson, Slavery, Campaigns & battles, Caricatures. First line reads I'm right from old Virginny wid my pocket full ob news.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.11485 Composed by Benjamin R. Hanby. Music stores, Symbols, Musical notation, Musical instruments, Angels, Roses, Love, Slavery, Kidnapping, Grief, Aged persons, Homecomings, Death, Heaven. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.11485). Darling Nelly Gray. B.R. Hanby. Published 1856 by Oliver Ditson & Co., 277 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Music stores, Symbols, Musical notation, Musical instruments, Angels, Roses, Love, Slavery, Kidnapping, Grief, Aged persons, Homecomings, Death, Heaven. First line reads There's a low green valley on the old Kentucky shore.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.19762 Composed by Stephen Foster. Portraits, African Americans, Aged persons, Slavery, Human life cycle, Time. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.19762). Foster's Melodies. No.49. Old Black Joe. Written and Composed by Stephen C. Foster. Published [n.d.] by Armstrong Music Pub. Co's Edition de Luxe, 17 West 28th Street in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, African Americans, Aged persons, Slavery, Human life cycle, Time. First line reads Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.3534 Composed by Miss Armstrong. Arranged by James G. Clark. Ethnic groups, Children, Slavery, Love. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.3534). Poor Juna. Music by Miss Armstrong (of Oswego, N.Y.). Arranged By James G. Clark, Musical Director of Ossian's Bards. Published 1856 by Henry Tolman, 153 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Ethnic groups, Children, Slavery, Love. First line reads Pearl riverside is far away, in the old Mississippi state.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.