Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Acclaimed conductor and arranger Stacey V. Gibbs lends his signature style to this beloved traditional spiritual. Vibrant stacked harmonies, call-and-response interjections, and a joyfully ornamented "I

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

This American folk hymn is a concert standard, presented here in a fresh a cappella concert version. A powerful and insistent rhythmic foundation is laid by the lower voices, while the familiar melody

An aleatoric sounds and syllables section opens to a rousing ostinato in this rhythmic a cappella setting. With superb choral writing and an energy that naturally grows throughout the piece, this work is a

With the opportunity to feature several soloists, this arrangement is filled with inspiration and great energy from the beginning to the end. "There’s a great camp meetin' in the Promised Land!"

Famously recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this traditional spiritual has a very happy swing to it. The music perfectly reflects the joy of the text. It's one of the many fine spiritual settings from the

"O let me fly to Mount Zion, Lord!" This bright, uplifting spiritual has become a standard in the choral repertoire for divisi a cappella mixed choirs, and is a perennial favorite for festival performances.

This is another wonderful arrangement of a traditional spiritual. The a cappella setting adds to its original appeal.

One of the enduring selections from the Shaw–Parker collaboration, this dynamic spiritual is still widely performed in concert and festival settings nationwide. The baritone solo is indeed

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

Arranged for and famously recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this traditional spiritual setting possesses all the characteristics you'd expect of a Shaw–Parker choral classic. 

Also known as Sometime I Feel Like a Moanin' Dove, this classic arrangement from the Shaw–Parker repertoire is available for both mixed and tenor-bass choirs. Originally arranged for and

This accessible spiritual setting continues to be a popular choice with concert and festival choirs.

One of the strongest titles in the Shaw–Parker spiritual repertoire, this sensitive and timeless arrangement for a cappella mixed divisi choirs is a choral standard. Originally arranged for and

As performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual is joyous and light - an upbeat addition to any program!

Like all Shaw–Parker spiritual settings, this classic a cappella arrangement is expertly crafted. It remains a top choice for festival choirs and is often performed in both sacred and concert

This traditional spiritual setting from the Shaw–Parker library was originally arranged for and recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale and remains an enduring classic for mixed divisi choirs.