Americana Music: Patriotic, Spirituals, Jazz and Folk songs for Community and Collegiate Ensembles

This Gershwin gem has been made into an absolutely rip-roaring, no-holds-barred choral work. You want rhythm? You'll get it, in more ways than one! An outstanding arrangement of one of America's standards!

Intriguingly different, this jazzy, bluesy setting of the classic spiritual really does pop with its fun, stylized piano accompaniment. With quite a bit of independence in the vocal lines, it is easy to

As recorded by Manhattan Transfer, here's a funky fusion setting of the jazz classic by Josef Zawinul and lyricist Jon Hendricks. For experienced vocal jazz groups with soloists, this is very impressive!

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

"Bright morning stars are rising...Day is breaking in my soul..." This Appalachian folksong, arranged for a cappella voices, has a contemplative, spiritual quality. Opening and closing with a trio, it's a

Handclaps, an interesting countermelody, and a brief contrasting slow section give a nice fresh sound to this arrangement of the favorite American folk song. Solid writing all the way for young voices, this

First written as the bright, opening movement of Heavenly Home: Three American Songs, this enduring gospel favorite is set with a straightforward first verse and chorus. The next two verses combine

In this arrangement of a nineteenth-century song about love and war during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a separate treble ensemble alternately sings the role of Ireland and the role of the Maiden. The parts

This setting of the classic American folk hymn begins with a piano introduction leading to a solo voice singing the first verse in a traditional way. Then as the choir enters, more modern, rhythmic ideas

Building on the heritage of the great arrangements of Jester Hairston and Moses Hogan, Rollo Dilworth has created his own unique approach to the traditional spiritual. Through layering of motivic material

Now available for treble voices! Adapted from the gospel-style interpretation of the hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow originally performed and recorded by the Georgia Mass Choir, this setting is an

Two African-American spirituals, Rise, Shine, for Thy Light Is A-Comin' and This Little Light of Mine, are combined in this solid setting. They work together beautifully! This is

"Way up yonder above the moon, a bluebird sits in a silver spoon. Kitty alone and I..." This Irish nonsense song is a whirling, twirling kaleidoscope of sound - an excellent showcase for young treble

A syncopated opening bass figure lays the groundwork for this original modern a cappella spiritual. As the other parts join in, the texture, harmony, and form develop, consistent with the great spiritual

This Discovery Jazz series edition of Stevie Wonder's 1973 song packs all the joyful Latin energy you would want into an accessible arrangement that is super cool and fun to sing. Great for building skills

"I'm bound for Shady Grove..." This sparkling arrangement of the beloved bluegrass song offers a rich experience for combined choirs, children's honor choirs and community groups! It may be performed with

This lively, rowdy folk song is quintessentially American. It's a blast to learn and sing! "All I need's a pretty little gal, feed 'em when I'm gone."

This fresh setting of an endearing folk song recently added an SATB voicing to it's offerings. The vocal lines are gorgeous and only enhanced by the well-crafted piano accompaniment. Your choir will enjoy

Scored for a cappella voices with C trumpet, this is a jazzy, bluesy reflection upon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, based on the African-American spiritual Steal Away. The

Combining the familiar tune PROSPECT from Walker's Southern Harmony and Wordworth's The Solitary Reaper, this setting for SSAA voices is both beautiful and accessible. Each verse is

Inspired by the Joseph Jennings arrangement of this same tune for Chanticleer, this arrangement combines the five-syllable "halleluia" with the timeless melody of the old spiritual. A true gospel piano part