Augsburg Fortress

I Hear Music in the Air: Spirituals for Solo Voice and Piano

Spiritual arrangements from Clayton White for solo voice and piano, arranged in the manner of art songs.

Voicing: Piano; Solo vocal

We Shall Walk through the Valley in Peace

Clayton White's setting of this African American spiritual is sure to uplift and move your choir and congregation. With gentle flowing rhythm and rich harmonies, the music and text are reflective of Psalm 23.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; Easter; Funeral; Lent & Holy Week

Guide My Feet

Clayton White’s setting of a traditional spiritual speaks of the need for guidance and trust in the Lord.

Voicing: SATB
Difficulty: Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week; Ordination

Have Mercy on Me

Clayton White composes a gentle and reverent gospel ballad reflecting on an adaptation of Psalm 51. The choir sings the psalm verses with a solo voice responding, “Have mercy, O God.”

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Ash Wednesday; Lent & Holy Week; Psalms

Christ, the Solid Rock

A new rocking, gospel-style melody for a beloved hymn text.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

God So Loved the World

This lively, gospel style composition by Clayton White is sure to be a hit with choirs and congregations alike.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

9781506445618

I Cried All Night Long

Clayton White arranged this spiritual in honor of the Wings Over Jordan choir and captured the spirit and energy of their setting.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week