Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Upbeat and energetic, this spiritual setting is fresh and contemporary sounding, and it's a great confidence builder. Full of powerful and dramatic vocal effects and with carefully constructed ranges for

Authentically based on the arranger's early singing experiences, this adaptation of the traditional spiritual brings together a hybrid of styles, including gospel, pop, and jazz. A hushed introduction

Your students will love singing this traditional spiritual arranged in an upbeat, gospel style! Call-and-response singing, stacked vocal harmonies, and a funky bridge make this piece oh so fun to sing.

A spirited original melody paired with the traditional spiritual Little David, Play on Your Harp is the foundation of this bright and bouncy offering. With its accessible partner-song format, this

This creative, accessible, and well-crafted setting features a rhythmic vocal ostinato that allows each section to shine as they sing the melody. The supportive piano accompaniment provides an infectious

This favorite traditional spiritual gets a fresh setting that choirs of all ages will enjoy. With a rhythmic vocal ostinato, it allows each section to shine as they sing the melody. The piano part locks in

Developing choirs will enjoy this fresh arrangement of the traditional spiritual! All the parts have the opportunity to sing the melody at some point, and the stylistic, accessible piano accompaniment

The artistically crafted piano accompaniment creates a gentle, wave-like motion to support the warm, lush choral textures and harmonies in this superb arrangement of the beloved spiritual. This elegant

"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.

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

A bluesy rhythmic motive stacks up across voices, creating a compelling introduction and scattered interludes for this fresh interpretation of the African-American spiritual. Call-and-response verses give

Intriguingly different, this jazzy, bluesy setting of the classic spiritual really does pop with its fun, stylized piano accompaniment. With quite a bit of independence in the vocal lines, it is easy to

Creative piano parts set the mood for this set of three well-known spirituals that can be easily learned by developing choirs. Each spiritual - Oh, Won't You Sit Down?; Deep River with

This arrangement is quite unique as it is done in a somewhat lively African style instead of the usual folk-style arrangement. Performance options include singing a cappella, or add some percussion

Contemporary harmonies, cool syncopations in the vocal parts, and a rhythmically supportive accompaniment grace Victor C. Johnson's high energy setting of this favorite spiritual. This work is a marvelous

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

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

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

The arranger's style is evident in every measure of this extraordinary gospel-rock setting! With a good mix of unison, two-part and fully voiced chorals, easy-to-feel syncopations, and a supportive piano