North Wind (Cherokee Wayfaring Stranger)
by James E. Green
4-Part - Sheet Music

Item Number: 22762354
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Instruments
Choir
Ensembles
4-Part
SATB
A Cappella
Arrangers
James E. Green
Publishers
Hinshaw Music
Formats
Octavo
Item Types
Physical
Usages
School and Community
(SATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.1437155

Arranged by James E. Green. Hinshaw Music. Octavo. Hinshaw Music #HMC2701. Published by Hinshaw Music (HL.1437155).

UPC: 196288204398.

“North Wind” is loosely adapted from the spiritual “A Poor Wayfaring Stranger.” The Cherokee text is the Western/Overhill dialect with a English translation and pronunciation guide included. “North Wind” was sung on the Trail of Tears to offer comfort to the grieving ... a quite moving portion of the text reads: “...Narrow is the road Where all the Good people went. To God's throne Is my destination.” The haunting and plaintive quality of the spiritual is recreated in this setting with divisi choral textures and the rich timbre of a baritone solo. Straightforward vocal lines and interesting harmonies bring this arrangement to life with a distinct beauty for school or church presentations. It can be performed as a cappella or with handheld percussion.