Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Commissioned by the Fort Worth Chorale's Schola Cantorum Project, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual contains a message of indirect warning to be wary of whom to trust and how much one should

A solid piano accompaniment keeps the momentum going all the way through this gospel-swing treatment of the beloved African-American spiritual. Plenty of repetition makes it easy to learn, and multiple

In this traditional spiritual arrangement, accented rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive piano part drive the energetic vitality, while counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato section provide vocal

Arranged for developing treble or tenor-bass choirs, this spiritual provides opportunities to explore colors in the vocal sound while singing in a minor key. The mournful quality, sometimes hushed,

Written specifically with young developing choirs in mind, this exciting spiritual arrangement features comfortable vocal ranges and easy-to-learn two-part harmonies. This rhythmic setting abounds with solo

This arrangement moves! Rhythmic drive, vocal energy, and articulate piano lines distinguish this setting from others, and your choir will really sound impressive when they sink their teeth into it!

This artful arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a solid choice for developing choirs. The flexible voicings may be performed a cappella or with the piano accompaniment for extra support. The

Here's a supercharged gospel-style setting of a traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an

"Oh, brother, somebody got lost in the storm..." If you're looking for a terrific arrangement of a lesser-known spiritual, consider this. The accompaniment is solid, and the message is simple: "We can all

A great opener, closer, or encore, this innovative arrangement of selected sections of The Battle Hymn of the Republic and When the Saints Go Marching In affords many rhythmic teaching

This set of two spirituals - Over My Head, arranged in a straight gospel style, and Michael Row the Boat Ashore, set in a swing style - was written to meet the challenge of

Your mixed or tenor-bass chorus will enjoy this gospel-styled treatment of Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho; Standing In the Need of Prayer and I Got Shoes. This well paced medley with a

Specifically designed for middle school treble or tenor-bass choirs, this upbeat setting of a traditional spiritual has energy and panache to spare! Designed for changing and developing voices, this

Here's a fresh, exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with an intensely moving, driving beat. When the lyrics say, "...then Joshua commanded the children to shout..." there's a dramatic

This outstanding spiritual setting was originally published as a male vocal solo in the collection Traveling On. It works beautifully for tenor-bass choir, with a sensitive piano accompaniment,