Wade in the Water, Gospel Song for Alto Saxophone and Piano
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Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and part. 4 pages. David McKeown #6418757. Published by David McKeown (A0.593400).Wade in the Water is a beautiful spiritual arranged here for Solo Alto Saxophone and Piano.
Wade in the Water was first published in 1901 but its origins stretch back into the nineteenth century. It is often associated with the Underground Railway. It is said that the song made a coded reference to the advice escaped slaves received to "wade in the water", thereby putting the slavers’ dogs off their scent.
The standard is early intermediate. Players with a year or two’s experience will enjoy playing Wade in the Water. This gospel hymn is ideal for use in concerts or worship, formal or informal. The piano score and separate instrumental part are combined in one pdf file. Click on the link above to listen to a full YouTube performance of this gospel hymn on clarinet.
If you like Wade in the Water, then there are another 35 just like it in 18 Easy Gospel Hymns for Solo Alto Saxophone and Piano, Volumes 1 and 2. Each volume costs just $8.49. To find them, copy and paste 18 Easy Gospel Hymns for Solo Alto Saxophone and Piano in the Search Bar above. There are also duet versions of these Gospel hymns available on Sheet Music Plus, and more advanced duet arrangements of your Gospel favourites in the 10 Gospel Duets series.
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