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When All God's Children Get to Heaven

Emily D. Wilson

Text Author: Eliza E. Hewitt

Arranger: Brandon A. Boyd

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Item #: G-11591    

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Vocal Forces: SATB

Accompaniment: Piano

Separate Instruments: Percussion, Electric Bass

Tune Name: Heaven

Text Source: When we all get to heaven, Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851–1920, alt.

Series: AAASMS

Difficulty Level: E/M

Description:

The percussion part is for drum set.

While death can bring deep sorrow, this setting seeks to frame it also as rebirth—an entrance into joy. The anthem is intentionally percussive, yet fluid, with a gospel rhythmic drive. It’s obvious that the musical language is rooted in the gospel tradition, steadily building in energy and expectation. Above all, this work is about joy: joy in promise, joy in faith, and joy in victory.

Categories: African American, Choral/Vocal

Seasonal: Eastertide

Liturgical: All Saints

Rites: Order of Christian Funerals

Topical: Eternal Life, Praise, Resurrection

Scored for: Mixed Ensemble, Percussion, Strings

Style: Gospel Hymn Arr.

Number of Pages: 12

Language: English

Format: Octavo

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