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Tb the Concert Choir at the University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireGary R. Schwartzhoff, Conductor

HOLD ON!for SATB div. a cappella

Performance Time: Approx. 3:10

With conviction (J : 132-136)a small group of Sopranos

Tladitional Spiritual

1 . No- ra .No-

Arranged byMOSES HOGAN

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Soprano

Alto

Tenor

Bass

Accomp.(for re-hersalonly)

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With conviction (J: 132-136)

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a small group of Sopranos

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