Guide for Deep River, arr. by Springfield, Three-part Variable Voicing Acappella

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Deep River

This arrangement is particularly suited for teaching choral precision. The earmark of this work is the freedom of the beat. The piece contains several fermatas followed by breath marks which stop the beat, hence the choir must learn to stop and start several times with precise ensemble togetherness. The freedom allows directors to interpret the piece as they desire. It is arranged to be sung by all-male ensembles, CCB or TCB ("T" = treble), but since the upper part is written in the treble clef it may also be sung by girls as well.

The three-part variable voicing charts indicates how to use the piece with different age groups.

Traditional Spiritual

Arranged by J. Goodson Springfield

Three-part Variable Voicing Acappella

Cambiata Press Catalog #S97565

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Deep River

The arrangement is performed by the Cambiata Singers from the

Arkansas Boys Choir,

Don L. Collins, Director