SATB Spirituals and Gospel Music

Charged with gospel-style excitement, this traditional spiritual comes alive with energy and style. A powerful chorus, hand claps, a stacked vocal section and a key change build to a big ending that is sure

Incorporating the spirituals Oh, What a Beautiful City and In Bright Mansions Above, this extraordinary work creates a poignant musical image of heaven. This is choral writing at its

This fresh combination of two traditional spirituals in a light jazzy style is equally appropriate for the concert stage or the worship service. The addition of the optional rhythm parts heighten the

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

Rich choral textures and a warm harmonic palette enhance the emotion and audience appeal of this popular spiritual arrangement. There are a few short sections with divisi, but singers should find the vocal

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

This spunky rendition of the timeless spiritual is upbeat and syncopated with tons of personality. Lots of unison makes this piece easy to sing while it builds to an impressively big ending. The inclusion

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 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,

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

This rousing original spiritual is infused with traditional gospel harmonies, rhythms and articulations, while the timely text expresses an urgent plea for peace. The classic Dona Nobis Pacem canon

This gospel/jazz song is best known for the 1967 Nina Simone recording. It makes a wonderful choral showcase, testifying to the longing for freedom and justice for all people.

This energy-driven setting of the spiritual standard will light a fire under your choir! The repeated material makes for easy memorization, allowing your singers to perform with confidence while your

Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up!  A most

A short medley of two spirituals that packs a lot of punch, yet is still appropriate for various services or programs. Joel Raney masterfully segues between When the Saints Go Marching In and

Opening with a soulful treatment of We Shall Overcome, the work leads into a steady rock version of Lift Every Voice and Sing. This dynamic arrangement is a natural choice for a Martin