This publication provides the instrumental accompaniment necessary for the performance of John Rutter's choral arrangement of the traditional African-American spiritual 'Go Tell It on the Mountain'. The work serves as a practical resource for conductors and ensembles seeking to integrate a professional-grade orchestral or piano-supported arrangement into their seasonal repertoire.

Music educators and choral directors frequently utilize Rutter's arrangements for their accessibility and balanced orchestration. This specific set is recognized as a standard requirement for ensembles performing the JRAE edition of this spiritual.