Spiritual & Gospel Arrangements for Worship

Equally at home in church or school, this spiritual in a traditional format is a musician's delight. Marked "very broad and legato throughout," duets between the tenors and basses in the second verse and

Since its publication in 1984, this energetic work has remained a popular piece in choral repertoire, and for good reason. Call and response vocal lines dance over Latin rhythms which are enhanced with

Set for soloist and a cappella mixed choir, this sparkling arrangement of the traditional spiritual stays in only four parts throughout, making it accessible to school, church, and university choirs.

Close vocal harmonies, syncopation, and fun-to-sing passages of call and response fill this unique a cappella choral. An optional solo offers the opportunity to showcase one of your singers and drives the

Celebrating the life and legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis, this gospel-style song calls us to action: to work for justice and make the world a better place for all. Easy to learn, hard to forget, this

This exciting piece starts with a slow, soulful solo with choir backup followed by an up-tempo groove that will keep feet tapping until the very end. Deftly featuring a wide variety of vocal textures, this

This classic spiritual is given the utmost care in this stellar arrangement for women's voices. The sensitive writing delivers layers of beauty that cascade effortlessly from the printed page. Unison

A traditional field shout, singers will enjoy learning this spiritual presented with care and authenticity. Percussive part writing supports the powerful melody, creating a driving rhythm that will keep

A true classic, Luboff's lush and distinctive a cappella arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual is a standard in the choral performance repertoire. The treble version has been adapted by James E.

This song by Francis Smith Thomas, a close friend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. family, was inspired by the words of a woman who participated in the Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal event in the civil

Rosephanye Powell has brought her classic style to the beloved spiritual Good News, Chariot's Coming! This arrangement is rhythmic, vibrant, and fun, with excellent vocal writing and energy. The

The harmonies and rhythmic tosses in this setting of the traditional spiritual are brilliant, and the ending builds to a thrilling finish!

A spirited arrangement of a traditional spiritual with infectious vocal lines. The text is both a proclamation of faith and an invitation for all to come and see Jesus. Some divisi sections in each voice

A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights "marching song" vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning and emotion to the notes sung. From the distant beginning to the powerful

This marvelous composer of new choral works and also arrangements of spirituals has made a name for herself in the choral world, and her treatment of this spiritual standard will not disappoint. Singers

This well-written a cappella spiritual paints the picture of Jesus carrying his cross on the way to Calvary. A powerful solo, staccato articulations, accented notes, and mostly homophonic four-part writing

This arrangement of the lesser-known spiritual Long Fare You Well builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious