SATB Spirituals and Gospel Music

Charged with gospel-style excitement, this traditional spiritual comes alive with energy and style. A powerful chorus, hand claps, a stacked vocal section and a key change build to a big ending that is sure

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

Your students will love singing this traditional spiritual arranged in an upbeat, gospel style! Call-and-response singing, stacked vocal harmonies, and a funky bridge make this piece oh so fun to sing.

This is the classic arrangement as performed by Fred Waring and "The Pennsylvanians."  The definitive setting of this spiritual, it deserves an honored place in every choral library!  

Dry Bones has never been this much fun! Mark begins by telling the story of Ezekiel's vision with his own original lyrics. Wonderful changes in feeling, sometimes dramatic, sometimes rhythmic, make

A fast swing intro punctuated by piano, bass, drums, and finger snaps leads into a jazzy arrangement of the traditional spiritual unlike any you've ever heard. The choral parts are fun to sing with scoops,

Authentically based on the arranger's early singing experiences, this adaptation of the traditional spiritual brings together a hybrid of styles, including gospel, pop, and jazz. A hushed introduction

This rousing original spiritual is infused with traditional gospel harmonies, rhythms and articulations, while the timely text expresses an urgent plea for peace. The classic Dona Nobis Pacem canon

This gospel/jazz song is best known for the 1967 Nina Simone recording. It makes a wonderful choral showcase, testifying to the longing for freedom and justice for all people.

This dynamic, spiritual-style opener or closer is an excellent programming choice for your next concert or festival! The exquisite use of unison and layered vocals enhances the harmonic interest of this

This energy-driven setting of the spiritual standard will light a fire under your choir! The repeated material makes for easy memorization, allowing your singers to perform with confidence while your

Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up!  A most

Here's a kickin' gospel original with energy to spare! Spirited syncopations and intricate chord changes authenticate the style, and a short piano solo paves the way for a funky vocal stack that drives to

This original spiritual, first published for young voices in 1986, tells the story of Moses and his people. The meaningful text and aggressive rhythmic structure create a memorable musical experience for