Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

"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,

This setting of the familiar spiritual Soon I Will Be Done is a complete rethinking of the presentation of this traditional work. While other settings exist, none treat the source material with

Li'l David, written for double treble chorus, is a wonderful and challenging work for advanced treble choirs. The way the two SSA choirs play off of one another is mesmerizing, natural, and

This setting of We Shall Overcome, a key anthem of the civil rights movement is both dynamic and well crafted. Great attention has been paid to the construction of the vocals, which throughout the work act

Were You There? is a meditation for baritone and chorus written for American baritone Charles Wesley Evans. The piano accompaniment is a transcription of an improvisation by Patrick Dupre Quigley.

Alice Parker has created a setting of this beautiful American song that is simple, authentic, and warm. A good chance to feature a soloist, with accompanimental choral parts beneath.

Here's a rousing medley of three favorite spirituals in less than three minutes! A grand fanfare gives way to a jubilant tour through Great Day; In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin' and My

Inspired by the much revered spiritual tradition, this original a cappella piece recounts the biblical story of the Great Flood. On its third attempt, Noah's dove returned with an olive branch, signaling

The upbeat swing treatment of this well-known spiritual contains carefully planned voice leading with some optional divisi and a supportive accompaniment. Artful chord voicings effectively showcase the rich

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

Inspired by the Joseph Jennings arrangement of this same tune for Chanticleer, this arrangement combines the five-syllable "halleluia" with the timeless melody of the old spiritual. A true gospel piano part

Part of the ANDRE THOMAS CHORAL SERIES, this contemporary setting of the traditional spiritual by composer Brandon Boyd is scored for mixed chorus with solo voice, piano, and optional bass and drum set.

A superb arrangement of this well-known spiritual by prolific composer Stacey Gibbs! From the joyous opening, the energetic rhythms portray a picture of the hopeful text. A great festival piece, concert

Commissioned by the Westminster Chorus for the 2019 ACDA National Conference, this arrangement for tenor-bass choir is rich and moving. Interweaving lines abound, and within this spiritual setting they add

Here is a collection of three popular spirituals which can be performed separately or as a suite. Down to the River to Pray is a cappella with nice open harmonies typical of the Southern Harmony

This beautiful arrangement marries the traditional African American spiritual melody of Steal Away with a quasi-improvisational ostinato accompaniment over a wonderfully written solo/group part.

Scored for a cappella divisi mixed chorus, the driving ostinato found in the bass and baritone voices along with the stratification of textures create a most engaging composition. Layered vocal lines make

The traditional spiritual is treated in a more up-tempo feel with occasional rhythmic syncopations. This jubilant and celebratory setting has accessible vocal writing and an easily learned piano part that

This exciting new setting for SSA voices begins with Swing Low, Sweet Chariot followed by Deep River then Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen. In the final section, it

This gospel-style spiritual setting for children's choir is a sensitive arrangement in a slow groove. Opening with a statement of the well-known tune in unison, the piece then allows each voice part to

This timeless spiritual has been arranged with Rollo Dilworth's unique signature harmonies and wonderful piano writing, with some original material incorporated. The smooth gospel setting includes a strong

This arrangement of Travelin' Shoes is a driving and unique interpretation. Excellent vocal construction makes for vocal lines that are fun to sing and highly achievable. This will be a dramatic