Philip Kern

This sensational arrangement of the ever-popular spiritual begins in Eb and ends in G with a bright, showy finish. It includes a rhythmic a cappella section reminiscent of an old-fashioned gospel quar...

A classy and dynamic combination of two spirituals ('Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,' and 'Behold that Star') arranged for today's choir by Philip Kern. Great choral writing, yet not difficult; there's c...

A 'bluesy' solo opens this pairing of 'Heaven Bound Soldier' and 'This Little Light of Mine' by Philip Kern. Each melody is presented alone, then the two spirituals combine with solid part writing and...

Expand your group's cross-cultural musical awareness with this Christmas work based on an Ethiopian song. The text includes several phrases in Amharic, a language spoken by millions of North Africans....

This dazzling arrangement showcases (who else?), your pianists! The accompaniment is a stunning 4-hand piano part featuring two players at one piano. The vocal parts are glorious and, of course, it's...

A detailed translation/pronunciation guide makes it easy to master the Spanish text of this traditional Mexican-American Christmas song, or perform it in English. Lilting six-eight piano (or SoundTrax...

A classic Broadway number from Cole Porter's often-revived musical Anything Goes. The lyrics harken Gabriel's trumpet in a spiritual style. Lots of strong unison writing above a 2-beat piano accompani...

This was the first of many hits that Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler wrote together. It's most associated with Judy Garland, who performed 'Get Happy' in her last MGM film Summer Stock. This incredible h...

An exciting Christmas medley, combining the English carol Here We Come A-Caroling, with the French carols Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (featuring the women), and Masters in this Hall (featuring th...