SATB Spirituals and Gospel Music

Here's a rhythmic and exciting setting of the traditional spiritual with a gospel-style piano accompaniment for mixed choirs. Beginning in a lighter style, the piece transitions to a slower section with an

Victor Johnson's fresh treatment of this highly beloved spiritual is quite stunning, arranged thoughtfully with excellent choral writing and limited divisi. A flowing piano accompaniment supports the lush

The clever interplay between the vocal lines is really fun! A solid, swingin' interpretation of the traditional spiritual with a funky, bluesy piano accompaniment, this will be very impressive in

A bouncy piano accompaniment moves this cheerful arrangement along, as the playful melody is passed from voice to voice. Greg has great fun weaving "chatter" through the choir and modulating to the big

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

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.

This is the classic arrangement as performed by Fred Waring and "The Pennsylvanians."  The definitive setting of this spiritual, it deserves an honored place in every choral library!  

Dry Bones has never been this much fun! Mark begins by telling the story of Ezekiel's vision with his own original lyrics. Wonderful changes in feeling, sometimes dramatic, sometimes rhythmic, make

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

Here's a very appealing, spirited a cappella choral! It sounds more difficult than it is, which allows a variety of choirs the opportunity to be challenged by unaccompanied singing. A soloist or small

Believed to be written after the Civil War, this American folk song is often credited as a spiritual based on the idea that the words are encoded escape instructions and a map for fleeing slaves on their

Mostly known for its association with the Underground Railroad, this traditional African-American spiritual is presented in an upbeat gospel setting. The stylized piano accompaniment really drives the

This new take on a traditional spiritual is packed with uplifting energy from beginning to end and is great for both sacred and secular performances. The familiar tune has been arranged with fun and

Dvorak's famous Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" is set to a beautiful, spiritual original text in this deeply moving piece. Simple, yet rich with vocal harmonies, piano

This superb a cappella arrangement is an inspiring tribute to the heroism of Harriet Tubman. Vocal percussion effects, well-written harmonies, train sounds, and call-and-response singing work together to

Also known as Keep Your Hand on the Plow, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a great choice for concerts or festivals. Singers will easily grasp the bluesy harmonies and steady swing

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

This is the most appealing arrangement of a spiritual that has been done in a long, long time! The beginning employs a unique treatment of the word "hush" that emphasizes the last two letters of the word in

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