Riverside!, commissioned by Voces8 and The King’s Singers, is an extraordinary a cappella SATB arrangement that brings together the melodies of the Scottish folk song The Water Is Wide and the traditional Negro spiritual Gonna Lay Down My Burdens Down By the Riverside. Arranged by Jason Max Ferdinand, Stephen Murphy, and Brandon Waddles—three of the finest voices in choral music—this piece is a harmonic masterpiece, rich in texture and rhythmic vitality. The arrangers’ shared musical language creates a fusion of these historic tunes, resulting in a work that is both emotionally stirring and musically thrilling. Riverside! is a must for advanced choirs seeking to captivate audiences with artistry and soul.
