Spirituals Suite No. 2, arranged by Merle J. Isaac for string orchestra (Grade 3), is a heartfelt suite that presents four traditional spirituals in a refined setting: “Peter, Go Ring-a Those Bells,” “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,” “Little David, Play on Your Harp,” and “I Want to Be Ready.” With expressive melodies and rich string textures, this arrangement offers intermediate ensembles a meaningful and soulful repertoire suited for expressive performance.
