Christmas Spirituals & Gospel Music for Choir

Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a

Opening with a low bass solo and unfolding into a radiant mixed-choir arrangement, this take on the popular spiritual incorporates elements of gospel, jazz, and pop music. An incredibly fun a cappella

Your choir will love digging into this brilliantly scored medley of three traditional Christmas Spirituals: Behold that Star, Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, and Go Tell it on the Mountain. This

Here's a swingin' gospel treatment of Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow that your ensemble will enjoy singing year after year! It's a great confidence-builder, an exciting audience-pleaser, and just

Pull out all the stops when performing this vibrant, up-tempo a cappella choral set in the style of a traditional spiritual. Especially effective as an opener, closer, or encore, it features fun, rhythmic

A lively composition with the fresh feeling of a spiritual, this piece offers abundant opportunities for solos! Just right for the Christmas season and destined to become a favorite for

An exciting, unique arrangement of this wonderful African American spiritual, rich in texture and vibrancy and sure to invigorate any holiday concert! With or without the rap section, and supported by piano

This unique setting is arranged as a dialogue between choir and soloist. After a reflective opening section, a jazz-tinged feel provides different colors and a sense of mystery and poignancy. A string and

Here is a spiritual that encourages one to be a good humanitarian, a soldier for peace, and an example of hope for others. A perfect message of peace for advanced ensembles!

Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional Christmas spiritual uses a slow gospel groove with a stylistic piano accompaniment and features a soloist throughout. The choral lines are easy to learn and

Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional Christmas spiritual has been part of the standard choral canon for many years. Now available in a newly engraved version, choirs can enjoy this setting for

 Here is Carter's classic setting of this traditional Christmas spiritual for mixed choirs in a beautiful newly engraved edition. A must for every choral library!

Opening with a trio of soloists, this well-known Christmas spiritual is presented in a dynamic concert arrangement for advanced choirs. A cappella and designed to be sung with the freedom and improvisation

Pulsating rhythms in the accompaniment (piano or orchestra) underpin this energetic arrangement of a traditional spiritual. The voice parts progress from a forthright rendition of the familiar tune at the

Three variants of this spiritual tune are set for Tenor Solo and unaccompanied SATB chorus. With its modal, plaintive quality, the form reflects a question-and-answer response

It's a high-energy, gospel-infused take on one of the most treasured Christmas carols of all time. Rhythmic syncopation, repeated riffs, gospel harmonies that climb in inversion, and plenty of melodic blue

This enthusiastic gospel treatment of the traditional Christmas spiritual is a bona fide roof-raiser! Additive verses feature solos, duets, or entire sections, and everyone joins in for the exuberant

From the first notes of the piano, you know you are in for a fun time. This is a gospel-rock setting of the great carol that won't stand still - and neither will anyone else An ad lib break that choirs will

If you're looking for a traditional Christmas spiritual with a funky, contemporary gospel-shuffle feel, you'll like this! The performance notes give a thorough explanation of how to achieve the gospel

"And suddenly appeared with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God..." The text of this gospel original is inspired by the famous passage from the Gospel of Luke in which the angels appear,

Here's a well-constructed original a cappella Christmas spiritual built upon a memorable chorus of interlocking rhythms. The gripping minor key, dramatic dynamic contrasts, rhythmic feel, and compelling

A kickin' gospel arrangement of the traditional Christmas spiritual! This spirited treatment boasts rousing rhythmic syncopation, gospel harmonies, and a bridge breakdown section with a couple of riff-like

This Appalachian carol has one of the most beautiful and expressive melodies. Set here for treble or mixed choirs, this lush arrangement features beautiful harmonies, a flowing accompaniment and an optional

Energetic and rhythmic, this original a cappella Christmas spiritual has all the right elements for an impressive choral statement. With echoing parts and layering of voices, plus some divisi and an