Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This traditional Spiritual from the Underground Railroad movement is full of strong rhythmic energy. Full harmonies with well placed articulation and syncopated interaction make this arrangement

After a stirring, soulful beginning that includes three optional solos, the piece explodes with radiance and joy accented by the festive punch of an optional tambourine.

This lovely arrangement offers a beautiful flowing accompaniment to an already beloved melody and breathes new life into this classic song with an unexpected key change. A relaxing change of pace from the

Based on a poem by Joseph Seamon Cotter, Jr. (1895-1919), who was at the forefront of the early 1900's African-American cultural renaissance, this original a cappella concert work is brimming with

Crafted for the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers, this expert arrangement encompasses a variety of styles and textures while keeping the true spirit of the original. Drawing on both traditional and

The traditional spiritual gets an updated gospel setting that just sparkles for treble voices of all ages. The piano accompaniment and vocal stylings are both in an approachable gospel style that is fun and

"Hold on just a little while longer... ev'rything will be all right." The traditional spiritual text encourages us to keep going, no matter how difficult the struggle may be. This original musical setting

This rousing rendition of the well-known spiritual begins slowly and crescendos into a jubilant exhortation to let your light shine. There are two versions of this piece: one is SATB divisi acapella in F;

"Everything will be alright... 'cause I can see a new horizon on a brand-new day." This gospel-style original piece can really bring a positive vibe as a closing piece in your concert or year-end ceremony.

This arrangement takes a virtuosic Georgian style of gospel singing as its inspiration, which means the melody is incorporated into an improvisatory-style vocal line that is passed between voice parts.

This simple arrangement of the classic song includes the original lyrics and is written for lower, more mature tenor-bass voices. A good beginning piece for developing choirs, this arrangement is easy to

Also known as Keep Your Hand on the Plow, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a great choice for concerts or festivals. Singers will easily grasp the bluesy harmonies and steady swing

Using the traditional spiritual as a basis, this piece combines modern a cappella choral textures, cluster harmonies, and an aleatoric section to create a soundscape that blends the traditional with the

This popular song, often referred to as the "Black National Anthem," is frequently chosen to celebrate important moments in gatherings and commemorations of the African American Civil Rights Movement. In

Featuring a cool, rhythmic vocal ostinato, this fresh arrangement of the traditional spiritual allows each section an opportunity to shine on the melody. Accessible ranges, memorable and intuitive

Maya Angelou's famous text frames this majestic concert piece that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to one's purpose and destiny. Dilworth's setting is in his classic style with

This is an up-tempo and challenging setting of a gospel favorite. A wonderful festival piece with a fun piano accompaniment!

This bluesy setting requires three treble soloists with power and confidence. The choral backgrounds are deliberately sparse imitating guitar, light organ, and banjo until a climactic group shout. The music

Roland Carter's arrangement is the absolute standard for this classic anthem of the civil rights movement, which has also become known as the unofficial Black American National Anthem. James Weldon

This is a funky arrangement of Beethoven's Ode to Joy with an English text by Henry van Dyke. The well-known melody is arranged in 12/8 time with syncopation, giving it a jazzy, gospel feel, while

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

A text from the Book of Common Prayer, as timely today as when it was originally penned in 1662, is particularly engaging in this relaxed and soulful gospel setting. This setting for SATB voices and piano

Possessing crisp a cappella harmonies and cool syncopation in the vocal parts, this work is a solid choice for developing choirs in both concert and festival settings. An original bridge augments the

This fresh, rhythmic arrangement breathes new life into the traditional spiritual. Scored for unaccompanied chorus (divisi), it is most impressive in performance, and is sure to be popular with concert and