UNIVERSAL GOSPEL CHOIR SERIES
the stylings of Lonnie Delisle

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Dynamic choir director, Lonnie Delisle, is the co-editor and curator for this special choral series:  “Welcome to our collection of gospel choir music which fits well into any program, sacred or secular. The uplifting messages reach out to embrace people from all walks of life. My own choirs have delighted audiences with this music. Please click on the audio links below. You can listen to quality recordings as you read through the scores.” L. D.

click here for Lonnie’s biography and composer page

At My Table

by JJ Heller, arr. Lonnie Delisle

SATB with piano  – CP 1989 – duration 5:00
A soulful adaptation of J.J. Heller’s brilliant singer-songwriter stylings, this is an anthem of inclusion and invitation to welcome all to the table.

This is for the powerless, the wounded and the weak
This is for the immigrant, and those who cannot speak
If the ground beneath your feet feels unstable
There’s a place, there’s a place for you
At my table

I've Got a Joy, Joy

by Bill and Darlene Sample
text by Bill and Darlene Sample and Marcus Mosely

SATB with piano  – CP 2088 – duration 4:35

I’ve got a joy, joy, down in my soul
I’ve got a joy, joy, like I’ve never known
I’ve got a joy, joy, that won’t let me go
No matter what comes, I’ve got sweet sweet joy

Joy to the World

arr. Lonnie Delisle

SATB with piano  – CP 2008 – duration 2:55  
This timeless classic is sung around the world every year. Lonnie has brought extra expression of JOY to life with his signature rhythm and gospel sounds.

Joy to the world! The Lord is come
Let earth prepare Him room!
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing joy!

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

arr. Brian Tate

SATB with piano  – CP 1987 – duration 5:30
All our nations make a chain
Every link is freedom’s name
Keep your eyes on the prize and hold on

When that war is good and done
keep the peace that we have won
Keep your eyes on the prize and hold on

Lift Your Voices Higher

by Brian Tate

SATB with piano – CP 1991   – duration 4:25
Hey, hey, hey, now
Come on everybody
Hey, hey, lift your voices higher
Hey, hey, hey, now
Come on everybody
lift your voices to the sky

Orphans of God

by Joel Lindsay and Twila LeBar
arr. Lonnie Delisle

SATB with piano – CP 2080   – duration 4:17
A ballad style anthem of inclusion that rises to a powerful apex with the text.

There are no strangers,
there are no outcasts,
there are no orphans of God.

Peace (Mah Soul Shall Have)

by Lonnie Norwood, Jr

SATB a cappella  – CP 2330 – duration 3:50
An emotional gospel spiritual for the peace seeking soul.

Peace, oh peace.
Peace, sweet peace.
When I come to de end of mah journey.
Peace, mah soul shall have peace.

Ride On King Jesus

arr. Lonnie Delisle

SATB with piano – CP 1969 – duration 4:20
optional rhythm section parts available upon request
This joyful optimistic spiritual has a laid-back groove that choirs and listeners will really enjoy.

We Shall Overcome

arr. Lonnie Delisle

SAB with piano – CP 1966 – duration 4:45
SATB with piano – CP 1967
SSA with piano – CP 1968
optional rhythm section parts available upon request

Lonnie directs the amazing Universal Gospel Choir in Vancouver. This familiar anthem sings itself with Lonnie’s authentic gospel-style setting.

What the Lord Has Done in Me (Hosanna)

words and music by Reuben Morgan
arr. Lonnie Delisle

SATB with piano – CP 2079 – duration 2:41
optional rhythm section parts available upon request

A beautiful a cappella anthem that works especially well for Easter or any time of year.

Let the weak say, “I am strong.”
Let the poor say, “I am rich.”
Let the blind say, “I can see what the Lord has done in me.”