Choral Music

Church General Anthems

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Augsburg Publishing

This arrangement of a lesser-known spiritual builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious final stanza. A fitting benediction to any service or concert and especially appropriate when wishing Godspeed to departing members.

Long Fare You Well

SATB Octavo divisi

Editors Choice Year

Shawnee Press

This familiar song sounds and feels as if it has always been a part of the folk song or spiritual genre. In this a cappella setting, optional percussion can be utilized to enliven the texture. Equally appropriate in concert or worship settings, this wonderful arrangement offers solo opportunities and creative new melodic material before the final refrain. A perennial favorite.

Shut de Do

SATB Octavo

Heritage Music Press

The arranger's style is evident in every measure of this extraordinary gospel-rock setting! With a good mix of unison, two-part and fully voiced chorals, easy-to-feel syncopations, and a supportive piano accompaniment, it will be an exciting showcase for your choir!  Add live brass and rhythm or the hot accompaniment track for an unforgettable spiritual experience!

This Little Light of Mine

Hope Publishing Company

Andrae Crouch has a well deserved reputation for creating phenomenal original spirituals, and Jack's arrangement maintains all the flavor of the original. The optional CD is of superior quality, yet your pianist may want to tackle the authentic gospel "soul" style. A slow rocker that builds and builds, this continues to communicate effectively to people everywhere!

Soon and Very Soon

Gentry Publications

This classic has been made accessible for accompanied or a cappella choirs while retaining the enthusiasm of the original. This is guaranteed to be the highlight of your music year!

Witness

Choristers Guild

After a stirring, soulful beginning that includes three optional solos, the piece explodes with radiance and joy accented by the festive punch of an optional tambourine.

BriLee Music Publishing

Your choirs will love singing this arrangement of Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho; Standing in the Need of Prayer and I Got Shoes. Well-paced, this medley has a strong piano accompaniment, accessible harmonies, and a driving gospel style.

Spirituals Medley

Three-Part Mixed Octavo opt. Baritone

Alliance Music Publications, Inc.

"I may not be all that you are, I may not be a shining star, but what I am I thank the Lord for making me his child." A deeply moving and profound text, Hogan has such a way of conveying hope and aspiration through music that it reaches us all.

I Am His Child

GIA Publications

This spellbinding, free fantasia-like oratorio is thought to be the first-ever symphonic work based solely on African-American spirituals and folklore. Originally written and performed in 1919, the orchestration was lost for decades but was re-created 80 years later, enabling new performances including for Martin Luther King's 70th birthday. Spirituals, African-American folk songs, and lines from the Bible form the basis of the text sung by both the solo tenor and the chorus. Using piano, organ, or orchestral accompaniment, the free form of the text embraces a number of styles that can be heard throughout. An exuberant work that bursts with life, this work certainly deserves a place in the concert repertoire.

The Chariot Jubilee

SATB Choral Score divisi

Written specifically with young developing choirs in mind, this exciting spiritual arrangement features comfortable vocal ranges and easy-to-learn two-part harmonies. The rhythmic setting abounds with solo opportunities for a variety of voice types and presents outstanding teaching opportunities for style and historical context. Equally appropriate for the concert stage or worship service.

Wade in the Water

SAB Octavo SA(T)B or Two-Part Mixed (opt. Tenor)

Brimming with dynamic contrasts, rhythmic nuances, and textual percussiveness, this spiritual is an absolute thrill to sing and hear. "When I go to walk that golden street, nothin' gonna stumble, stumble my feet!"

Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet

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Podd Brothers Music

This traditional spiritual is great for any occasion as a celebration of music and joy. The arrangement begins with a slow soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin' gospel groove that will lift up your choir and your audience with its infectious energy. Accessible ranges and harmonies make this one easy to sing for choirs of all ages. There are two separate piano accompaniments available, the easier one in the score and an optional advanced one available separately. The accompaniment MP3 includes a shorter version and a longer version with the cuts indicated in the score for added flexibility. Also available as a virtual choir kit.

Over My Head

Carl Fischer LLC

An exciting, unique arrangement of this wonderful African American spiritual, rich in texture and vibrancy and sure to invigorate any concert! With or without the rap section, and supported by piano and optional bass and percussion for three djembes and shaker, the upbeat soulful groove established by the choir is so fun to sing! The piano part is available as a free download from the publisher website.

Children, Go Where I Send Thee

Colla Voce Music LLC

If you're looking for something a little different to perform in the spiritual style, take a close look at this nicely rhythmic setting by Greg Gilpin. Interlocking vocals sing over a pulsating piano accompaniment that interprets a text of joyous anticipation, awaiting the Lord's coming. For school or church choirs, this is a refreshing and satisfying work that will be enjoyed by all who hear.

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

Hal Leonard Corporation

From the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou," this Appalachian-flavored spiritual is a genuine, heartfelt plea for prayer. With a moving low-voice solo and optional parts for strings, this powerful work creates a deeply emotional Saturday night revival mood. This is one choral offering that is not to be missed!

Down to the River to Pray

The traditional text is positively supercharged it with gospel-style music in this marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all – a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an accompaniment that's fine as is or can be embellished at will by your pianist, and handclaps from the very first measure that'll quickly spread through your audience or congregation. A joyous gospel experience!

How Can I Keep from Singing?

Earthsongs

Captivate your choir and your audience with this extraordinary gospel original that has become a popular addition to concerts and festivals nationwide. Masterfully written with all the right ingredients, this is not an imitation, but high-energy gospel at its finest! Electrifying!

Praise His Holy Name

Balancing deep tradition with fresh energy, this vibrant arrangement reimagines the classic spiritual with the drive and spirit of modern gospel music. Careful attention to ranges and accessibility makes this possible for choirs of all ages, and the creative harmonic writing makes this a joy to sing!

My Lord, What a Mornin'

Hinshaw Music, Inc.

This exciting spiritual, with accompaniment for high, medium, and low conga drums, is an unusually appealing number suitable for a wide variety of uses, from smaller choirs to massed choir performances.

Keep Your Lamps!

Lorenz Corporation

This beloved spiritual is one of the great treasures of American music, and the dynamic arrangement brings it to life for choirs of all ages and sizes. Creative choral textures and a blues-infused piano accompaniment make it an outstanding choice year-round. A historical note from the arranger is included on the opening page.

SATB Octavo with Piano

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