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Yonder Come Day

Rudoi, Paul John

Product Number
1.3465*
Galaxy Music Corporation
Grouped product items
Product Name Qty
Yonder Come Day - 1.3465
$2.85
Yonder Come Day (Downloadable) - file_1.3465-E *Downloadable choral octavo minimum order quantity is 6.
$2.85
Yonder Come Day (Downloadable Accompaniment Tracks 1-50 singers) - file_1.3465-CTE
$49.99
More Information
Product Number1.3465*
Composer/ArrangerRudoi, Paul John
Voicing & InstrumentsSoprano Solo, SATB unaccompanied
SeriesNational Collegiate Choral Organization Choral Series
DifficultyMedium
Text LanguageEnglish
Popular Choral SearchesBestseller, Spirituals
Liturgical YearGeneral
Common LectionaryEaster 7A
Duration3:30
PublisherGalaxy Music Corporation
Recording CreditsRecorded by Matthew Curtis (Choral Tracks) and musicians of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Used by permission.
Paul John Rudoi’s narrative arrangement is not just another medley of spirituals. Paul’s choice to combine Yonder Come Day, a spiritual championed by Bessie Jones and the Georgia Sea Island Singers, with specific spirituals, including "Hush, Hush," "Somebody's Calling My Name," "Steal Away," and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," well known for coded messages was intentional, shedding light on the hope required to move beyond the horrific atrocities millions encountered because of American slavery, Jim Crow era tactics, and more. The unused parts of these spirituals are no less important, and should be mentioned along with Bessie, the Singers, and other parts of this history when learning this piece. Ultimately, it is built to serve as a testament to the courage of those enslaved, a statement of hope for anyone marginalized, and a small part in the continuing conversation about our shared American history.
The "Downloadable Accompaniment Tracks 1-50 singers" bundle contains a part dominant track for each voice part, a balanced voices track, and an accompaniment track if the work is not a cappella (the accompaniment is also included with the part dominant and balanced voices track). Part dominant tracks are the perfect place to start as the highlighted part is dominant with the other parts in the background for reference. The balanced voices track give a full choir balanced volume mix to allow musicians to hear a piece of music as a full performance. The accompaniment track offers the perfect way to practice singing independently and they can even be used in full choir rehearsals or even school performances. Each bundle is licensed to be used by up to 50 users. Please adjust the quantity accordingly if you have more than 50 users.