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

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

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

Low Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829035

Composed by David Neff. Arranged by David Neff. Christian,Contemporary,Easter,Sacred,Spiritual. 4 pages. David Neff #4855313. Published by David Neff (A0.829035).

This moving African-American spiritual is often associated with funerals and other occasions of longing for heaven. It's message is about preparation for heaven (think of fix in the sense of prepare rather than repair'). And it is therefore especially appropriate during Lent and Advent. It has been recorded by artists as diverse as Queen Latifah and Bobby McFerrin. The song has been re-arranged from my previous high voice version, with a range from A4 to E5 (if sung by an alto) or A3 to E4 (if sung by a bass/baritone).

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

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1147806

By David Neff. By David Neff. 20th Century,Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. David Neff #748001. Published by David Neff (A0.1147806).

The medieval German Christmas carol Joseph Lieber, Joseph Mein comes from the cradling scene of a 15th-century mystery play. It gently sways in 6/8 time, mimicking the feel of rocking an infant. These five variations for piano explore a wide range of moods familiar to every parent. In the carol, Mary asks Joseph to help her with their child, and almost like a thoroughly modern man, Joseph eagerly agrees to rock the baby. These variations are most appropriate for the Christmas season, but also in Catholic communities that observe St. Joseph's Day on March 19.

High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1202547

Composed by David Neff. Arranged by David Neff. 19th Century,Folk,Religious,Sacred,Wedding. 4 pages. David Neff #801287. Published by David Neff (A0.1202547).

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 available, but I was unable to find any setting for solo voice and piano. This arrangement, available in three ranges, gives vocal soloists the opportunity to sing it as well.

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.