SATB Spirituals and Gospel Music

One of the most beloved African American spirituals, this joyful song encourages the worshiper to eagerly anticipate great things of God through persistent prayer. The vocal lines, based upon the

This arrangement of one of the most beloved spirituals begins with some scat singing in all the voices before the altos and sopranos begin the first refrain. The style shifts to driving straight eighth

This exciting setting of the favorite spiritual will make your women's or mixed choir sound fantastic! With crisp rhythmic figures, call-and-response phrases, unexpected harmonic turns, and handclaps, it is

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

Freshly arranged, this a cappella setting of the well-known spiritual presents a rhythmic harmonization in an upbeat texture that will appeal to better choirs. The integrity of the spiritual is upheld,

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

This stunning arrangement of the traditional spiritual proves once and for all that two choirs are more fun than one. The thick chord structures, dynamic contrasts, and rhythmic intensity combine to create

This accessible gospel-style arrangement of the beloved spiritual is fun to sing. The wheel imagery is emphasized with cyclical melodic passages throughout. The piano part is perfectly stylized, and the

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

Rich, warm harmonies envelop this traditional spiritual in an accessible texture that highlights the text in a plea for a promising future. Standard homophonic part writing and easily read rhythms make this

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

Recognized for its connection to the Underground Railroad by signaling the direction north, this traditional spiritual offers many teaching moments. This exciting arrangement is rhythmic and well supported

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 jazz-infused gospel original was inspired by the great spirituals of the past. Marked by invigorating rhythms, bluesy melodies and full harmonies, with a truly authentic gospel-style piano

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