Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

A beautiful setting of the traditional spiritual, this treble arrangement employs a cascading harmonic figure that expands from unison all the way to a perfect fourth. The rocking feel of the piece embodies

A common theme among spirituals is "the great judgment day" and the idea of hope for a better future. Incorporating quotes from Great Day as well as original verses with a stylish gospel piano

Upbeat and energetic, this spiritual setting is fresh and contemporary sounding, and it's a great confidence builder. Full of powerful and dramatic vocal effects and with carefully constructed ranges for

Dive deep into soul-stirring waters of two treasured spirituals with this fusion of Wade in the Water and Down by the Riverside. There's plenty of unison along with simple harmonies that

Fresh contemporary harmonies, fun-to-sing syncopations, and exhilarating rhythmic energy abound in this creative arrangement of the traditional spiritual that really works for mixed choirs of all ages. The

Feature a baritone soloist on this soul-stirring adaptation of the traditional spiritual also known as Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child. Appropriate for concerts or services, this artistic

Written in the spirit of compassion and empathy for all people, this prayer of St. Francis of Assisi has been wonderfully set in an upbeat gospel style that brings strength and conviction to this powerful

Fun and energetic, this gospel-style a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual is easy to learn and dynamic to perform. There's plenty of repetition and very little divisi, making this

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

Authentically based on the arranger's early singing experiences, this adaptation of the traditional spiritual brings together a hybrid of styles, including gospel, pop, and jazz. A hushed introduction

Here is an original concert gospel work with a fierce piano accompaniment that will bring excitement and variety to your next performance. Quoting the familiar spiritual Roll, Jordan, Roll and

With joyful music and lyrics, this original concert gospel work features lively piano accompaniment, percussion, and bass parts. Written for either mixed or tenor-bass choirs, the vocal scoring contributes

This spectacular spiritual arrangement is inspiring and well written. With a play on words and some divisi near the end, the energetic writing will make this an exciting part of any service or concert!

The clever interplay between the vocal lines is really fun! A solid, swingin' interpretation of the traditional spiritual with a funky, bluesy piano accompaniment, this will be very impressive in

Acclaimed conductor and arranger Stacey V. Gibbs lends his signature style to this beloved traditional spiritual. Vibrant stacked harmonies, call-and-response interjections, and a joyfully ornamented "I

Long lyrical melodic lines are enhanced with echoing countermelodies in this expressive arrangement of the traditional folk tune for mixed choirs. A rich and haunting harmonic palette and flowing piano

The simple yet powerful words of this traditional spiritual remind us always to let our lights shine. Complete with rich harmonies and a captivating gospel styled piano accompaniment, this accessible

With options for bass, percussion, body percussion, and a cappella singing, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual from the Georgia Sea Islands is easy to learn and an absolute joy to sing. This

Written for mixed choir, piano, percussion, and bass, this original gospel anthem is absolutely electrifying! Whether this piece is sung in worship or in concert, accents, staccato markings, glides, and

Stylized and dynamic, this a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a soprano soloist and a healthy challenge for your mixed divisi choir. A superb choice for more advanced choirs for

This arrangement of the traditional spiritual is pure fun! The energetic piece starts in unison with a statement of the chorus. It is followed by two catchy verses and choruses, all supported by a lively

Your students will love singing this traditional spiritual arranged in an upbeat, gospel style! Call-and-response singing, stacked vocal harmonies, and a funky bridge make this piece oh so fun to sing.

This sorrowful and introspective setting of the powerful spiritual opens with a cappella voices and soloist. The blues-inspired piano accompaniment supports the improvisation of the soloist throughout as

This popular traditional folk song is combined with the spiritual Deep River to create a deeply moving presentation. The piece begins simply with a solo alto line, then the texture builds slowly as