Dry Bones! TTBB - Sheet Music

SKU: CF.CM9801

ISBN 9781491168516. UPC: 798408100469. Key: C major. English.

Jefferson’s arrangement of the spiritual Dry Bones! for TTBB voices a cappella is a rhythmic and energetic tour de force. This powerful setting challenges singers with its dynamic interplay, tight harmonies, and driving rhythms, making it both exciting and fun to perform. Perfect for showcasing the strength and versatility of tenor-bass choirs, this arrangement brings the traditional spiritual to life with vibrancy and spirit, leaving audiences thoroughly engaged. Also available for SATB Voices as Dry Bonz! (Theodore Presser Company, 312-41742).
Performance NotesExaggerate the dynamics.Articulate the rests.“Lean” into the note when singing words such as “lamb,” “way,” etc.All eighth notes are straight, not swung. Diction“Ezekewul” is pronounced, Ee-zee-keh-wul.The “o” in, join “on” is pronounced as in the word, “bone”Use a soft “t” in the word, almighty (almighdy)Don’t overemphasize the rhythmic “ch” soundThis spelling of mann indicates that the “n” sound is held“Unn” is pronounced as in the word, under (not “oon”)The “da” sound is used in certain sections for effect. But not a hard “D” sound (flip the tongue, as in “to-geh-da”)Inspired by the Missionary Quintet of Nassau, Bahamas.