Unison and Two-Part Spirituals and Gospel Music

This delightful partnering of two traditional spirituals in a rhythmic, jazzy style is both easy to teach and fun for your singers. Both songs are introduced in unison and two-part harmony before partnering

Recognized for its connection to the Underground Railroad by signaling the direction north, this traditional spiritual offers many teaching moments. This exciting arrangement is rhythmic and well supported

Opening with just a shaker and unison voices, the percussion ostinatos (notated in the score) and traditional choral harmonies gradually unfold into full harmony. Well-planned key changes ensure successful

Also known as Keep Your Hand on the Plow, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a great choice for concerts or festivals. Singers will easily grasp the bluesy harmonies and steady swing

This dynamite selection quotes the spiritual Walk Together, Children and offers driving rhythmic excitement straight through to its exuberant conclusion! A superb choice for concert, festival, or

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

Children's and youth choirs will have a ton of fun with this reimagination of He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. Featuring updated and inclusive language along with a funky rhythmic

A spirited original melody paired with the traditional spiritual Little David, Play on Your Harp is the foundation of this bright and bouncy offering. With its accessible partner-song format, this

Fun harmonies, cool syncopation, and exuberant rhythmic energy abound in this highly creative arrangement of the traditional spiritual, also quoting I've Got Peace Like a River. The spirited,

Developing choirs will love this fun medley of two traditional spirituals. Rhythmic and upbeat, the supportive accompaniment punctuates the rhythms while adding color and texture. The optional Descant

This fantastic stylized arrangement will appeal to choirs at many levels. Singable and skillfully arranged, this setting is fun, exciting, and captures the gentle joy of this spiritual. The piano

After a stirring, soulful beginning that includes three optional solos, the piece explodes with radiance and joy accented by the festive punch of an optional tambourine.