Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This original selection combines folk and gospel elements in a laid-back style in the pattern of a traditional spiritual. A symbolic text leads to crossing the metaphoric River Jordan as the music recalls

Moving in its simplicity and rich with choral color, this stunning a cappella arrangement of the well-known spiritual is breathtaking in every measure! Now available for women's choir.

The traditional spiritual is partnered with Amazing Grace and complemented with a rollicking gospel-style four-hand piano part. The result is a wonderful arrangement that's both fun and rich - a

In the battles and trials of life, we are not to weep, but instead "stand on the Rock where Moses stood!" This storytelling spiritual, set in a dynamic blues-gospel style, brings a message of

Treat your choir to this gospel-style piece that has lyrics that can be performed in any school. The simple yet engaging counterpoint and the gospel harmonies and rhythms are sure to be a favorite of your

Typically this song is performed a cappella, slowly and prayerfully. However, the walking aspect of the lyrics might suggest a bit more movement. Gwyneth Walker has transferred the feel to a Dixieland-style

This soulful, gospel-styled arrangement of the traditional spiritual opens with a huge tenor solo that propels this exciting piece forward from the opening bars. Well-crafted interplay between the soloist

Expressing all of the ways in which we are blessed, this original composition uses repetitive rhythms, chordal harmonies, and simple percussion patterns to achieve a fun, uplifting moment in concert or

The composer pulls out all the stops on this gospel piece. The piano part soars; the tenor soloist dramatically rises above the choir. Enjoy this long-time favorite!

This a cappella setting of Yonder Come Day was created for the 2015 Conference of the National Collegiate Choral Association. Composer Paul John Rudoi's music stems from a deeply rooted passion for

Nominated for Song of the Year for the 1995 Dove Awards and recorded by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, this choral setting will give your choir the opportunity to sing an authentic gospel piece in an

Andre Thomas balances full choral sounds with smaller soli sections in this invigorating, gospel-style setting of the standard Latin text. Exhilarating and uplifting, this stunning program closer was

Here's a superb choral arrangement of this classic spiritual! It opens with a choral fanfare-like section and progresses through several swinging sections to a climactic finish. This is Mark Hayes at his

Three great spirituals: Great Day; Somebody's Knocking at Your Door and My Lord, What a Morning fill this medley with celebratory energy. The accompaniment is crafted with a rhythmic pulse

A rich choral tapestry and stunning piano accompaniment embrace the traditional melody in this setting by Victor Johnson. Accessible yet sophisticated, this anthem will motivate your choir to achieve

In this exquisite choral setting with piano, we find inspiration from both the American spiritual and gospel styles of an earlier century. A rich vocal solo opens the piece, and later floats over

Larry Shackley treats the timeless spiritual with an infectious gospel-swing style in this delightfully accessible piece for use throughout the year. Passages of call and response create a colorful

Master arrangers Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi combine full choral writing with a rhythmically driven piano accompaniment in this rousing setting. With solo opportunities, singable harmonies, and a powerful

This classic spiritual is given the utmost care in this stellar arrangement for women's voices. The sensitive writing delivers layers of beauty that cascade effortlessly from the printed page. Unison

Fresh contemporary harmonies and cool syncopation grace this highly creative arrangement of the traditional spiritual. The spirited, vibrant mood is enhanced by the rhythmically supportive accompaniment. A

It's got spirit, it's got rhythm, and it's a great piece to sing! With a nod to the classic spiritual, this original also incorporates On Jordan's Stormy Banks. The character of the song lends