James Bradfield

Down to the Shore

SM-000202645
Composer
folklore
Arranger
James Bradfield
Lyricist
folklore
Publisher
James Bradfield
Genre
Religious / Christian
Instrumentation
Mixed choir
Scored for
Choir
Type of score
Vocal score
Key
A flat major
Duration
3'15"
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2014

Description
Born of slavery, this stately 19th Century African-American hymn (arranged for SATB a cappella) emphasizes that persistence of faith in Christ- in a world that discourages hope- will be rewarded. The text is strong, and the harmony is rich and straightforward. This arrangement was inspired by an earlier arrangement entitled "Fighting On" by T.P. Fenner and colleagues (1900).

Upload date
25 Mar 2014
Total downloads
2

Sheet music file including a license for an unlimited number of performances, limited to one year.
PDF, 238.2 Kb (4 p.)

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