Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

A fresh take on Ezekiel Saw de Wheel, this a cappella piece features rhythmic ostinatos, a soprano solo, and powerful harmonic moments.

Featuring a soprano solo, rhythmic ostinatos, and powerful sustained chords, this fresh setting of the traditional spiritual is sure to keep audiences at the edge of their seats!

Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love,

This fantastic stylized arrangement will appeal to choirs at many levels. Singable and skillfully arranged, this setting is fun, exciting, and captures the gentle joy of this spiritual. The piano

True to Carter's style, this traditional spiritual is set with integrity and care, presented here in a beautifully engraved edition. Wonderful part-writing is brought to life by a featured solo soaring

Based on primary source material, this dynamic arrangement of the traditional spiritual brings great gospel flavor in the chosen harmonies and excellent piano accompaniment. Upbeat and powerful, you can add

This African American spiritual has a jazz tinge to it, but also touches on contemporary classical. Lush vocals and a well-crafted piano part (taken from Beloved Spirituals, #11380803) combine to

This classic gospel hit has been arranged with jazz-influenced harmonies in a hybrid of styles to feature a great soloist and highlight your choir at the same time. Full of rhythmic energy while exploring

Featuring either a mezzo-soprano or baritone soloist, this classic a cappella arrangement of the beloved gospel song is a gem for mature choirs. 

This joyful spiritual, arranged by one of the top names in the genre, will work with any size choir for concerts, festivals, and services. With very little divisi and plenty of repetition, this is not only

Capturing the importance of the Eloise Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, this original work also includes the spirituals If I Got My Ticket and Go

A statement of faith through the voice of the enslaved, this straightforward and effective setting will resonate with treble choirs at varying levels.

"Soon ah will be done wid de troubles of the de world..." Inspired by the traditional spiritual, the original music is upbeat, rhythmic, vibrant, and expressive, with modern vocal writing and energy. An

Masterful arranging and a mix of styles and influences bring grace and power to this treasured hymn in the Amanda Quist Choral Series. Smooth a cappella vocal lines and expressive soulful textures will

Here's a choral fantasy on the traditional African American spiritual for your advanced ensembles. That middle section is our musical prayer of hope that, like the sentiment of this Spiritual, will continue

In the SSAA voicing, this piece went viral when the Colorado All-State Treble Choir sang from the balconies in a hotel lobby! This a cappella arrangement of the folk hymn made popular in the movie "O

Poet Langston Hughes writes, "A long time ago, an enslaved people heading toward freedom made up a song: Keep Your Hand on the Plow! Hold On! The plow plowed a new furrow, and into that furrow, the

This song incorporates texts from Psalm 100 and the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and invites everyone into a celebration of song. This upbeat song written in the gospel style

A deeply evocative arrangement of the familiar spiritual, this arrangement features a solo throughout, supported by lush choral harmony combining both modern and traditional styles. Ideal for advanced

This original work, written in the lively style of a concert spiritual, offers a challenge and rich rewards for the advanced divisi chorus. Encouraging listeners to take a stand for what is right, this

Elijah's message and its many transitions recalls the journey of life and its many transitions. This exciting, rhythmic arrangement is a welcome addition to any concert program by advanced high school,

A thrillingly fresh take on the beloved spiritual, this arrangement features a sparkling piano accompaniment, recurring use of 7/8 meter, and unexpected harmonies. Accessible for any advanced high school,

A powerful arrangement of this traditional spiritual, the intensely rhythmic setting makes it a great closer for advanced high school and older choirs. Dedicated to Eric Garner and George Floyd.

In this original choral setting of the spiritual Rockin' Jerusalem, the bells are intended to imitate the sounds of gunshots in a rallying cry for justice. The intensity and depth of this