Arr. Alexander L'Estrange - Go Down, Moses - Ain't No Mountain High Enough - O Happy Day - Standing In The Need Of Prayer Thumbnail 240 Gospel music is a vibrant fusion of African folk music and European hymns. Rooted in the spiritual (the creation of African-Americans in the 19th century), the joy of gospel music has had a profound influence on 20th century ‘pop’ music. The Gospel Train is a medley of four best-loved songs that would be perfect as a concert opener or encore. The laid-back swing of Go Down, Moses is contrasted by Oh Happy Day! and the medley concludes with the unstoppable finale Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. The spiritual Standing In The Need of Prayer is a simple meditative melody with a pleasing, repetitive chord sequence. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics. The simple 2-part choral arrangements for soprano and alto voices make the series perfect for choirs of all ages. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with younger singers and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration. Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills.