DEEP RIVER

Tune Information

Title: DEEP RIVER
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 32126 11116 53232
Key: E♭ Major
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Public Domain
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Timeline

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Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • Pull Out the Stops! Volume II: Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; Janet Linker
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 47
  • Let It Rip! At the Piano 2: Congregational Song Accompaniments Volume 2
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Eric Vollen
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2000) pp. 50, 222
  • Favorite Hymn Tunes in Dual Settings Book 1: For All Organs
    Composer/Editor Arthur E. Bergman
    Published By: King Music Publishing Co. (1964) pp. 30

Organ Solo

  • The Organist's Library Volume 71
    Composer/Editor Robert M. Thompson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2022) pp. 49
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 84 Number 5 May June 2021: The Service Music Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Carson Cooman; Robert M. Thompson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2021) pp. 15
  • Pick Up & Play: Easy Service Solutions for Organ
    Composer/Editor Carson Cooman
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 4
  • The Organist's Library Volume 66
    Composer/Editor David Kidwell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 27
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 82 Number 1 September October 2018: The Service Music Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; David Kidwell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 27
  • That Promised Land: Spirituals for Organ
    Composer/Editor David Kidwell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2017) pp. 9
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 59
    Composer/Editors Pietro A. Yon; Michael Ryan
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 74
  • The Organist's Library Volume 59
    Composer/Editor Marianne Kim
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 6
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 78 Number 4 March April 2015: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Marianne Kim
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 6
  • The Organist Volume 119 Number 3 July August 2015: The Service Music Companion for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Michael Ryan
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 6
  • For All the Saints Volume 3: Hymn Preludes for Funerals
    Composer/Editor Robert A. Hobby
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2014) pp. 22
  • Foundation!: Hymns and Songs of Faith for Organ
    Composer/Editors Ron Sprunger; Lloyd A. Larson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2014) pp. 44
  • Augsburg Organ Library Healing and Funeral
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Wilbur C. Held
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2013) pp. 16
  • The Essential Collection for the Church Organist II: 50 Settings for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Jane Holstein; Joel Raney
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2013) pp. 173
  • Amazing Grace: Three American Hymns
    Composer/Editor Trey Clegg
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 12
  • Just a Closer Walk: Ten Voluntaries on Spirituals and Gospel Hymns
    Composer/Editor Carlton R. Young
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2006) pp. 8
  • Promised Land: Three Tunes from Early America
    Composer/Editor Ralph Simpson
    Published By: Birnamwood Publications (2003) pp. 8
  • The Organist's Library Volume 31
    Composer/Editor Steven Scott
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 64
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 64 Number 4 March April 2001: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Steven Scott
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2001) pp. 64
  • Encore! Encore!: An Organ Tribute to Fred Bock
    Composer/Editor Mark Thallander
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (2000) pp. 39
  • The Organist's Library Volume 28
    Composer/Editor Robert W. Thygerson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2000) pp. 56
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 63 Number 1 September October 1999: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Robert W. Thygerson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1999) pp. 56
  • Every Time I Feel the Spirit: Organ Pieces for the Christian Year
    Composer/Editor Richard Billingham
    Published By: Abingdon Press (1996) pp. 24
  • Songs of Deliverance: Organ Arrangements and Congregational Acts of Worship for the Church Year Based on African American Spirituals
    Composer/Editor William Farley Smith
    Published By: Abingdon Press (1996) pp. 47
  • Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1995) pp. 10
  • Favorite Spirituals: For Organ
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1993) pp. 32
  • Organ Music for Funerals and Memorial Services Book I
    Composer/Editor Wilbur C. Held
    Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1986) pp. 10
  • A Treasury of Gospel Favorites for Organ No. 3
    Composer/Editors Eugene McCluskey; John Troutman
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1985) pp. 42
  • Lorenz's Organ Album No. 94: Three-Staff Voluntaries for the Church Organ
    Composer/Editor David H. Hegarty
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1984) pp. 48
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 47 Number 6 August 1984: A Bi-monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editor Dorothy Wells
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1984) pp. 48
  • The Organist Volume 84 Number 3 July 1980: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Edward Broughton; Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1980) pp. 48
  • Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee: Organ Preludes
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Mary Ellen Kerrick
    Published By: Broadman Press (1978) pp. 7
  • All Gospel All Organ: Words Chords Music
    Composer/Editor Joe Morgan
    Published By: Peaceful Valley Music (1976) pp. 15
  • 49 Sacred Melodies: For All Organs
    Composer/Editor Gregory P. Cohn
    Published By: G. Schirmer, Inc. (1970) pp. 62
  • The Chapel Hour Series Volume 2: Hymn Meditations for the Church Service and At Home Playing
    Composer/Editor Chester Nordman
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1969) pp. 18
  • Five Spirituals for Organ
    Composer/Editor Richard Warner
    Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (1967) pp. 14
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 18 Number 6 August 1955: Voluntaries for the Church Organ
    Composer/Editors Ellen Jane Lorenz; Percy Wicker MacDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1955) pp. 64
  • Improvisations on Negro Spirituals: For Hammond Organ with Pipe Organ Registration
    Composer/Editor Virginia Carrington Thomas
    Published By: Ethel Smith Music Corporation (1951) pp. 6
  • Funeral Hymn Voluntaries
    Composer/Editor Ellen Jane Lorenz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1950) pp. 28
  • Chancel Echoes For Organ: Compiled and Arranged by William M. Felton with Hammond Organ Registration
    Composer/Editor William M. Felton
    Published By: Theodore Presser Company (1943) pp. 28

Piano Solo

  • The Church Pianist Volume 36 Number 3 January February 2020: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Larry Shackley; Barbara J. Heastings
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 27
  • Hymns for Raney Sunday
    Composer/Editor Joel Raney
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2019) pp. 50
  • Good News!: 10 Spirituals for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editors Lloyd A. Larson; Joel Raney
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2015) pp. 22
  • Let All Things Their Creator Bless!: Hymns of Praise for the Solo Pianist
    Composer/Editor Erinn Jarrell Schwarz
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2015) pp. 58
  • I Have Heard You Calling in the Night: Piano Reflections for Memorial Services
    Composer/Editors Jane Holstein; Lloyd A. Larson
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2014) pp. 30
  • The Church Pianist's Library Volume 14
    Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 40
  • The Church Pianist Volume 29 Number 5 May June 2013: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Larry F. Pugh; Mary McDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 6
  • Sketches in Ivory: Sacred Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Brad Nix
    Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (2012) pp. 42
  • The Spirituals Collection: 15 Timeless Melodies
    Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
    Published By: Hal Leonard Corporation (2010) pp. 7
  • Sacrifice and Triumph: Distinctive Piano Hymn Settings for Lent and Easter
    Composer/Editors David Sarandon; Terry Osman
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2009) pp. 16
  • Sweet By and By: A Collection of Timeless Hymns for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 8
  • Simple Gifts: Piano Meditations on American Hymn Tunes and Spirituals
    Composer/Editor Michael Larkin
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 6
  • The Church Pianist Volume 22 Number 3 January February 2006: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Terry Osman
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 12
  • Peace, Perfect Peace: Hymn Meditations for Piano
    Composer/Editors Garrett Parker; Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 6
  • Spirituals for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Emma Lou Diemer
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 20
  • The Essential Collection for the Church Pianist: 55 Timeless Favorites & Contemporary Classics
    Composer/Editors Jane Holstein; Larry Shackley
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2002) pp. 155
  • Big Black & White Book of Advanced Piano Solos
    Composer/Editors Carol McMillen Tornquist; Ken Barker; Warren M. Angell
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2000) pp. 131
  • Hymn Medleys of the Faith
    Composer/Editor Eugene Butler
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2000) pp. 25
  • Gospel Rhythm & Blues: Hymns and Spirituals for Piano
    Composer/Editor Bill Wolaver
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1999) pp. 18
  • Spirituals for Piano Solo: 15 Inspirational Favorites
    Composer/Editor Kurt Kaiser
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1997) pp. 8
  • The Church Pianist Volume 13 Number 4 March April 1997: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1997) pp. 34
  • The Love of God: Passionate Hymn Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Warren M. Angell
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1997) pp. 11
  • Deep River: Hymn Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Kenneth B. Brewer
    Published By: Broadman Press (1989) pp. 3
  • Down Home with Paul Mickelson: 20 Gospel Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Paul Mickelson
    Published By: John W. Peterson Music Company (1987) pp. 49
  • Piano Jubilation: Fresh Piano Stylings
    Composer/Editor Teresa Patterson Wilhelmi
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1987) pp. 38
  • Spirituals for Piano
    Composer/Editor Calvin Taylor
    Published By: Ron Harris Music (1986) pp. 11
  • The Church Pianist Volume 2 Number 3 January 1986: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1986) pp. 10
  • The Gospel Pianist
    Composer/Editors Geoffrey R. Lorenz; Robert W. Thygerson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1986) pp. 30
  • The Church Pianist Volume 2 Number 1 September 1985: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Robert W. Thygerson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1985) pp. 14
  • Spiritual Cameos: A Set of Distinctive Piano Transcriptions
    Composer/Editors Dorothy I. Strohman; John W. Schaum
    Published By: Schaum Publications, Inc. (1976) pp. 2
  • Spirituals at the Piano: Beloved Melodies Arranged by Peggy Tolson
    Composer/Editor Peggy Tolson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1969) pp. 6
  • Famous Negro Spirituals
    Composer/Editor Hugo Frey
    Published By: Robbins Music Corporation (1924) pp. 3

Piano and Organ Duet

  • Hymn Duets for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor Ellen Jane Lorenz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1959) pp. 55
  • Meditation on "Deep River": An Organ and Piano Duet
    Composer/Editor Percy Wicker MacDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1955) pp. 2

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

  • Four in the Spirit: Four-Hand Piano Duets of Beloved Spirituals
    Composer/Editors James Pethel; Stan Pethel
    Published By: Jubilate Music (2022) pp. 33
  • Composer/Editor Lloyd A. Larson
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2011) pp. 8
  • Hymn Duets: With a Patriotic Medley for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Sid Richardson
    Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1999) pp. 18

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • Spirituals for Solo Singers Volume 2 Medium High: 10 Spirituals Arranged for Solo Voice and Piano
    Composer/Editor Andy Beck
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2006) pp. 48
  • Album of Negro Spirituals: 26 Favorite Examples of America's Greatest Contribution to the World of Music
    Composer/Editor John Rosamond Johnson
    Published By: Edward B. Marks Music Company (1940) pp. 38
  • Your Favorite Negro Spirituals: Arranged for Solo Voice with Piano
    Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (1938) pp. 10
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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #1208
Text: Deep River
  • Adobe Acrobat image (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer score (NWC)
  • XML score (XML)
Worship and Rejoice #538
Text: Deep River
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Instances

Instances (1 - 17 of 17)

A Teaching Hymnal #158

A Teaching Hymnal #158
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African American Heritage Hymnal #605

African American Heritage Hymnal #605
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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #479

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #479
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Hymns of Promise #134

Hymns of Promise #134

Inclusive Songs for Resistance and Social Action #15

Inclusive Songs for Resistance and Social Action #15
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Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #702

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #702
Text

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #8

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #8
Text

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #626

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #626
Text

Songs of Zion #115

Songs of Zion #115
TextPage Scan

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #577

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #577

The Christian Life Hymnal #555

The Christian Life Hymnal #555
TextScoreAudio

The Cyber Hymnal #1208

The Cyber Hymnal #1208
TextPage Scan

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #491

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #491
Text

This Far By Faith #174

This Far By Faith #174
Text

Total Praise #604

Total Praise #604
TextScoreAudioPage Scan

Worship and Rejoice #538

Worship and Rejoice #538
Text

Worship in Song #186

Worship in Song #186
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