This work serves as a musical arrangement of the traditional spiritual 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' designed for choral performance. The author, Stan Pethel, utilizes his background in music education and composition to provide a structured score that facilitates vocal harmony and rhythmic interpretation. The text functions as a practical resource for choirs seeking to perform this specific piece of religious folk music.

This publication is regarded as a standard instructional and performance resource within the choral music community. The arrangement is noted for its accessibility and adherence to traditional musical structures suitable for varied ensemble levels.