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Down in the Valley to Pray (Traditional American folk ballad, incorporating "Jesus Walked That Lonesome Valley"). Arranged by Jay Althouse. Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Worship Resources. All Saints Day; Ash Wednesday; Easter; Lent; Movie; Sacred; Spiritual; Spring. Grade 3. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.23637).

This is a simple yet stunning arrangement of the captivating folk ballad popularized by the movie, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Jay Althouse has re-introduced its original text, quietly underscored by a haunting, Copland-esque keyboard accompaniment. After the ballad is sung in canon, it segues quite naturally into the traditional spiritual, "Jesus Walked That Lonesome Valley." Easy to prepare, yet unforgettable for the entire church year, especially All Saints', Ash Wednesday, Eastertide and Lent, as well as school concerts and festivals. Available in 2 voicings.

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Location: from Kansas City, MO

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February 12, 2012

Good addition to your library

This arrangement will make a good addition to your music library. The scoring of the opening vocal solo allows for the choir to sing in unison, and in a perfect range for most voices. The choral arranging of "Down in the Valley" is historically accurate (open 4ths and 5ths). Nice...

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