Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Work songs, railroad songs and songs of travel are important components of the American folk song tradition. This attention to historical style is on full display in this carefully constructed treble

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,

This traditional spiritual counts the angels in succession as they all sing together in this up-tempo selection. Some independence in the vocal lines plus a descant provides enjoyable singing for younger

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

The pairing of these two traditional spirituals was sparked by their common subject: the Israelites' flight from Egypt and crossing of the Red Sea to get to the Promised Land. The expansive nature of this

In this dynamic a cappella spiritual, the words from the traditional spiritual are incorporated in an original setting that prominently features the basses. Rhythmic excitement abounds with accents and

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

Rollo Dilworth has combined this traditional freedom song - sung as an anthem of protest during the civil rights movement to spread the message of faith, determination and perseverance - with the words of

This setting of the Appalachian song reflects the change in text that appeared in the 2000 movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," where this tune was used for the baptism scene. Fun to sing, with great

Kyrie is the first movement of Thomas' gospel-style Mass, displaying some of the most vibrant, captivating, and deeply inspired writing of his long, impressive career. Perform alone or with

The first movement from Averitt's collection of four American shape note folk songs and hymns. Though presented traditionally both melodically and harmonically in the choral lines, the four hand piano

The second movement from Averitt's collection of four American shape note folk songs and hymns. This upbeat rendition of the American folk hymn features a dynamic four hand piano accompaniment that sets a

This third movement from Averitt's collection of American shape note folk songs and hymns is Let Me Go. Presented in an a cappella setting that retains the style and traditional open harmonic

The fourth and final movement from Averitt's collection of American shape note folk songs and hymns. This setting is presented with a festival style four hand piano accompaniment that establishes a fast and

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 slow opening fanfare sets up this modern setting of traditional spiritual before exploding into a high-powered arrangement with just a hint of jazz. A cappella and choral throughout, the rhythmic

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

"Though I have been wounded; aching heart, full of pain, still I rise, yes, still I rise..." With its spiritual-like style, this original choral arrangement with solo speaks poignantly of the struggles of

This lesser-known spiritual has a theme of resilience and home presented chorally in a call and response format. With considerable flexibility for improvisation, inflections and note bending by the chorus,

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

Selected for the Jonathan Talberg Series, this is a vivacious arrangement of the Spiritual, "Hold On."  John Tebay's setting is a tremendous concert closer.  Full of energy and originality, this

Pavane Publishing is pleased to launch a new choral series under the care of Jennaya Robison. Dr. Robison of Luther College fame is a rising star as a clinician and now an arranger. Her setting of Down

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