Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Quoting the spiritual Music in the Air, this piece features a driving gospel energy, lush harmonic color, intriguing counterpoint, and a dynamic piano part. The text talks about how singing

Your choirs will enjoy singing this original gospel-inspired concert setting of the much-loved Psalm 121 text. Fresh gospel harmonies, a dynamite piano accompaniment, and an upbeat tempo make this a

Poet Langston Hughes writes, "A long time ago, an enslaved people heading toward freedom made up a song: Keep Your Hand on the Plow! Hold On! The plow plowed a new furrow, and into that furrow, the

This song incorporates texts from Psalm 100 and the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and invites everyone into a celebration of song. This upbeat song written in the gospel style

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

This original work, written in the lively style of a concert spiritual, offers a challenge and rich rewards for the advanced divisi chorus. Encouraging listeners to take a stand for what is right, this

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 thrillingly fresh take on the beloved spiritual, this arrangement features a sparkling piano accompaniment, recurring use of 7/8 meter, and unexpected harmonies. Accessible for any 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

Arranged for a cappella voices with soprano soloist, this African American spiritual is well worth the challenge. The varied choral texture alternates lively counterpoint with homorhythmic sections. The

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

Tenor-bass choirs will enjoy singing this upbeat setting of the well-known spiritual. Ample unison lines, intuitive harmonies, and a supportive accompaniment keep it moving along, and the accelerando

This traditional spiritual has been arranged in a beautifully expressive style with lyrical musical phrasing. With this piece, your choir will improve key choral principles such as line, vowel formation,

This delightful partnering of two traditional spirituals in a rhythmic, jazzy style is both easy to teach and fun for your singers. Both songs are introduced in unison and two-part harmony before partnering

Following up on the stellar success of Children, Go Where I Send Thee, Johnson returns with another modern gospel setting of a traditional spiritual - this time for treble choirs with a featured

In this traditional spiritual arrangement, accented rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive piano part drive the energetic vitality, while counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato section provide vocal

Here's an original work set in a gospel style with an accessible piano accompaniment that supports the vocals but allows for some improvisation, along with the opportunity to add bass and drums for extra

The traditional spiritual takes on new life with a driving rock-style setting. Pop and gospel harmonies surround the familiar melody, and the energy is simply nonstop from beginning to end. This is a

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

This traditional spiritual carries a universal message of optimism and hope for a brighter tomorrow. Repetition of text and melody along with growing dynamics create a powerfully dramatic effect throughout

In a rollicking concert gospel setting, this traditional spiritual really shines! The positive text brings a spirit of hope and optimism to the world, which is surely needed. The piano accompaniment and