Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This is a great spiritual from the Georgia Sea Islands that combines a traditional concert approach with a joyous gospel shuffle. Opening with an evocative instrumental prelude leading to building voices,

This setting of the one of the best-known and best-loved spirituals of all time is perfect for the choir where the male voices have changed or are in the process of changing, or where female voices are

Shout Glory lives up to its name, with a rip-roarin' accompaniment and highly energetic choral writing! Whether your featured soloist sings the notes as written, or has improvisational skills, this

This piece, based on an original text, is scored for SAB voices, soloist, and piano. The gospel style found in the keyboard keeps the piece lively and accentuates the message that "every now and then when

This energetic spiritual setting is everything you need for a rousing performance by your young singers. A driving piano accompaniment with solid vocal writing and many dynamic twists and turns sets this

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.

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

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

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

Two traditional favorites, I Want to Rise and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, are woven together in this medley that presents the melodies in unison or simple harmony before partnering the two

This energetic rendition of a classic spiritual for developing mixed choirs is loaded with rhythmic and melodic flair. The short dialogue between the high and low voices adds an extra level of anticipatory

Based on the compelling American spiritual Keep Your Hand on the Plow, this arrangement for three-part choir, assembly, keyboard, guitar, and jazzy solo trumpet set in a New Orleans bluesy/jazzy

With the finely crafted vocal arranging of Roger Emerson, this powerful spiritual can't miss! In the style of other Roger Emerson spiritual settings, this selection works wonderfully for young voices with

Your choristers will love singing this upbeat setting of a traditional spiritual that has clever syncopations and a fun piano accompaniment.  Every listener will welcome this delightful selection,

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

Singers will love this spirited, creative setting of the traditional spiritual! All three parts have the opportunity to sing the melody and the stylistic, accessible accompaniment enhances the engaging

Edge-of-your-seat excitement! This modern take on the traditional spiritual features strong choral writing with nice harmonic moments and interplay between voices complemented by a spirited piano part. The

A fast swing intro punctuated by piano, bass, drums, and finger snaps leads into a jazzy arrangement of the traditional spiritual unlike any you've ever heard. The choral parts are fun to sing with scoops,

A soulful quote from "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" opens this gospel original before breaking into a spirited celebration. The syncopated chorus will be fun to sing and the closing descant offers sopranos a

Brian Tate's arrangements are some of the most popular in our catalog.  Set for 3-part SAB a cappella choir, this is a great piece that calls to the promised land and the hope that the singer qualifies

A clever arrangement of the traditional spiritual that includes a surprise nod to Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, plus an optional part for autoharp. The pentatonic chorus is great for teaching or

Victor Johnson's fresh treatment of this highly beloved spiritual is quite stunning, arranged thoughtfully with excellent choral writing and limited divisi. A flowing piano accompaniment supports the lush