Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

A statement of faith through the voice of the enslaved, this straightforward and effective setting will resonate with treble choirs at varying levels.

"Soon ah will be done wid de troubles of the de world..." Inspired by the traditional spiritual, the original music is upbeat, rhythmic, vibrant, and expressive, with modern vocal writing and energy. An

Masterful arranging and a mix of styles and influences bring grace and power to this treasured hymn in the Amanda Quist Choral Series. Smooth a cappella vocal lines and expressive soulful textures will

In the SSAA voicing, this piece went viral when the Colorado All-State Treble Choir sang from the balconies in a hotel lobby! This a cappella arrangement of the folk hymn made popular in the movie "O

A deeply evocative arrangement of the familiar spiritual, this arrangement features a solo throughout, supported by lush choral harmony combining both modern and traditional styles. Ideal for advanced

Elijah's message and its many transitions recalls the journey of life and its many transitions. This exciting, rhythmic arrangement is a welcome addition to any concert program by advanced high school,

A powerful arrangement of this traditional spiritual, the intensely rhythmic setting makes it a great closer for advanced high school and older choirs. Dedicated to Eric Garner and George Floyd.

In this original choral setting of the spiritual Rockin' Jerusalem, the bells are intended to imitate the sounds of gunshots in a rallying cry for justice. The intensity and depth of this

Crafted for Disney's Voices of Liberty, this five-and-half-minute medley of traditional spirituals meanders through many moods - great happiness and joy to deep personal introspection. There are solos,

The well-known traditional spiritual is arranged with a modern touch in a stirring setting for a cappella choir. The melody is shared between the upper and lower voices, and there is nice harmonic interplay

With a slower introductory section, this a cappella arrangement of the beloved traditional spiritual really picks up in tempo and intensity. With carefully crafted choral parts, the ranges are limited and

Here is an elegant a cappella arrangement of this well-known traditional spiritual that combines gentle and evocative harmonies while moving toward a heartfelt statement at the very end. It will work well

This moving a cappella setting of the well-known spiritual text offers a moment of tender reflection in the midst of the world's troubles. A soulful soloist sets the tone for the piece, and expressive

The arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. A short choral section is used for the introduction, interludes between verses, and at the conclusion, adding cohesion to

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

This setting of the traditional spiritual speaks of the need for guidance and trust in the Lord. Scored for choir with a classic walking bass line, much of the divisi writing can be shared across treble and

This energetic setting of a much-loved African American spiritual will have your audience clapping in the aisles! With a general text about the joy of music and singing, all will have fun learning and

This selection is a song of determination that encourages the listener to stand up to the pressures of racism and oppression.

One of the classic arrangements of this traditional African American spiritual has now been re-engraved in this updated edition. Carter's a cappella setting has a nice mixture of authenticity and

This is amazing! A tremendously fun and interesting setting of the traditional spiritual Elijah Rock, this arrangement for double choir goes well beyond eight parts in some places. Challenging and

Here is a setting of four spirituals: Do Lord; Walk Together Children; A City Called Heaven and Ol' Time Religion arranged for SATB choir, solos, brass quintet, and

This original a cappella spiritual expertly blends a variety of styles into an appealing package that will be a standout selection for your choir. Effectively combining spiritual, gospel, contemporary a

Also known as Keep Your Hand on the Gospel Plow, this traditional spiritual is a choral standard. The text calls us to solidarity as we unite during hardship and challenges to persevere and move

What a powerful juxtaposition of two iconic African American spirituals: Wayfaring Stranger and I Want Jesus to Walk with Me. "I am a stranger in a strange land...how long must we cry