Christmas Spirituals & Gospel Music for Choir

Optional parts for bass and drum set enliven this joyous arrangement of a traditional Christmas spiritual for choir and piano or orchestra. Propelled by a light swing tempo, the mood grows more and more

This beloved Christmas piece, written in the style of a spiritual, is presented in a masterful a cappella arrangement for soloist and mixed choir. There is implied freedom for the soloist to explore the

This traditional Christmas spiritual is arranged with great style by respected composer Stacey Gibbs. Rhythmic choral parts and harmonies with some limited divisi combine in a powerful way to set the tone

Three variants of this spiritual tune are set for Tenor Solo and unaccompanied SATB chorus. With its modal, plaintive quality, the form reflects a question-and-answer response

Here's an original Christmas a cappella spiritual with intuitive harmonies and just the right amount of repetition in the catchy chorus to make the piece both easy to learn and easy to memorize.

It's a high-energy, gospel-infused take on one of the most treasured Christmas carols of all time. Rhythmic syncopation, repeated riffs, gospel harmonies that climb in inversion, and plenty of melodic blue

This enthusiastic gospel treatment of the traditional Christmas spiritual is a bona fide roof-raiser! Additive verses feature solos, duets, or entire sections, and everyone joins in for the exuberant

Here's a gospel powerhouse that is perfect for the better show choir or vocal jazz group at Christmas. You need a strong low-voice soloist to carry the lead while the rest of the choir lays down the

From the first notes of the piano, you know you are in for a fun time. This is a gospel-rock setting of the great carol that won't stand still - and neither will anyone else An ad lib break that choirs will

If you're looking for a traditional Christmas spiritual with a funky, contemporary gospel-shuffle feel, you'll like this! The performance notes give a thorough explanation of how to achieve the gospel

"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,

Here's a well-constructed original a cappella Christmas spiritual built upon a memorable chorus of interlocking rhythms. The gripping minor key, dramatic dynamic contrasts, rhythmic feel, and compelling

A kickin' gospel arrangement of the traditional Christmas spiritual! This spirited treatment boasts rousing rhythmic syncopation, gospel harmonies, and a bridge breakdown section with a couple of riff-like

This Appalachian carol has one of the most beautiful and expressive melodies. Set here for treble or mixed choirs, this lush arrangement features beautiful harmonies, a flowing accompaniment and an optional

Energetic and rhythmic, this original a cappella Christmas spiritual has all the right elements for an impressive choral statement. With echoing parts and layering of voices, plus some divisi and an

This fabulous Christmas gospel choir piece includes a solo that begins in the middle and carries to the end, with some of the parts notated and some improvised. The addition of the bass, drums, and horn

This original gospel tune will be a highlight for your Christmas season. Featuring call-and-response voicing, stylized articulation, and dramatic dynamic shifts, there are plenty of musical concepts to

Percussive and dynamic a cappella singing will appeal to choirs of all sizes with an optional descant, solo or section solo opportunities, and fun-to-sing choral writing. The hushed and vibrant energy of

This arrangement mixes the beloved spiritual with some gospel, jazz, and blues harmonies and idioms, more modern rhythmic ideas, and two solo tenors taking turns embellishing the work of the choir. A

In his inimitable style, and with sweeping dynamic shifts, Moses Hogan took Go Tell It on the Mountain and created an unforgettable choral work that will both challenge the capable choir and

Lots of fun for choir and audience alike! A light swing style reinvigorates the refrain of this traditional spiritual, alternating with lyric verses set in rich harmonies. Layered voices and repetitive

Here's an original Christmas spiritual inspired by the popular gospel song Go, Tell It on the Mountain. The rousing original refrain is an attention-grabber from the start, and a riff-like

Here's an exciting, rhythmic original Christmas spiritual that your choir will want to sing again and again. The story of the manger in Bethlehem is told through a percussive text motive of "no room" and

Quoting Go, Tell It On the Mountain, the excitement surrounding Christ's birth is brought to life with this rockin' gospel-style Christmas original. Add a driving piano bass line and an optional