SATB Spirituals and Gospel Music

Three great spirituals: Great Day; Somebody's Knocking at Your Door and My Lord, What a Morning fill this medley with celebratory energy. The accompaniment is crafted with a rhythmic pulse

This setting of an African American spiritual makes the most of its rich choral textures to set the emotional impact of the lyrics. The piano accompaniment adds just enough to support the voices while

This sensitive setting of the spiritual KUM BAH YAH is not to be missed. In one spot the piano plays a guided improvisation over the choir singing neutral syllables. In another there is the option to sing

Filled with mixed meters, special vocal effects, and an open harmonic vocabulary that speaks to the folk idiom of the work, this arrangement of the early American hymn tune RESTORATION, from Southern

The composer pulls out all the stops on this gospel piece. The piano part soars; the tenor soloist dramatically rises above the choir. Enjoy this long-time favorite!

The famous text of Charles A. Tindley's hymn The Storm Is Passing Over forms the lyric framework for this modern concert gospel piece. This powerful setting is marked by sturdy gospel harmonies, a

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

This inspired arrangement of the traditional spiritual delivers an exciting highlight perfect for concerts and festivals. With some divisi towards the end, your singers will bring the house down!

This bluesy setting requires three treble soloists with power and confidence. The choral backgrounds are deliberately sparse imitating guitar, light organ, and banjo until a climactic group shout. The music

This lovely arrangement offers a beautiful flowing accompaniment to an already beloved melody and breathes new life into this classic song with an unexpected key change. A relaxing change of pace from the

Like all of the Shaw–Parker editions of the classic spirituals, this a cappella arrangement for divisi mixed choir is among the finest available. Its authenticity and sensitive portrayal capture all

This lovely arrangement offers a beautiful flowing accompaniment to an already beloved melody and breathes new life into this classic song with an unexpected key change. A relaxing change of pace from the

Moving in its simplicity and rich with choral color, this stunning a cappella arrangement of the well-known spiritual is breathtaking in every measure! Now available for women's choir.

This moving arrangement of a beloved spiritual speaks with authenticity. With deep rich harmonies and extended ranges, it will challenge and satisfy the mature ensemble. 

The motet-like setting of this traditional spiritual features a soprano melody with accompanying voices in flowing choral lines. Lyrical and lovely, this is a classical setting of the well-known

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 spectacular spiritual arrangement is inspiring and well written. With a play on words and some divisi near the end, the energetic writing will make this an exciting part of any service or concert!

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

This energetic spiritual setting is everything you need for a rousing performance by your young singers. A driving piano accompaniment with solid vocal writing and many dynamic twists and turns sets this

A top seller now available in a flexible SATB voicing, this driving rock spiritual features a subdued opening that explodes into high-powered energy, sure to be a hit with your developing mixed choirs in