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

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Deep River

"Deep River" is among of the best known and best-loved African-American spirituals. The text is rich with opporunities to share the importance of every human being in our country and indeed our world.

This arrangement is to be sung by all-male ensembles, CCB or TCB (T = treble). The T-part is accessible to the boys with unchanged voices as well as the girls.

The three-part variable voicing chart may help guide your voicing plans.

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