This work investigates the musical arrangement of the traditional spiritual 'Go, Tell It on the Mountain' for a large-scale performance ensemble. The author, Ryan Murphy, provides a technical framework for an SATB chorus accompanied by an orchestra. The arrangement focuses on utilizing rhythmic drive and harmonic expansion to transform a traditional melody into a high-energy concert piece.

Experts and choral directors identify this arrangement as a standard resource for holiday concert programming. The score is noted for its accessible yet effective harmonic progression suitable for diverse ensemble skill levels.