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

Here's a great setting for younger jazz bands of this favorite! After a slow, six-measure chorale introduction, it breaks into a bluesy style that leads to an all-out gospel rock feel. Highlights include a

Larry Shackley treats the timeless spiritual with an infectious gospel-swing style in this delightfully accessible piece for use throughout the year. Passages of call and response create a colorful

Blues nuances and stylized vocals that are easy to master and great fun to sing characterize this dynamic arrangement of this traditional spiritual. Great for school or church, it includes optional solos

This spiritual tells the story of Moses leading the Israelites to safety through the parted waters of the Red Sea. This arrangement, set in a flowing 6/8 meter, features gospel and jazz style harmonies in

Here's a superb choral arrangement of this classic spiritual! It opens with a choral fanfare-like section and progresses through several swinging sections to a climactic finish. This is Mark Hayes at his

Rhythmic excitement abounds in this dynamic setting of the popular spiritual. Chromatic voice leading in the harmony and off-beat entrances create an interesting texture with plenty of solid concepts to

This unique anthem begins slowly with a quote from Wade in the Water, optionally sung as a solo, which lays the framework for a jazzy appeal to renewal and commitment. An original melody with

The traditional spirituals Down by the Riverside and Wade in the Water are joined with the original Take Me to the Water to create a gospel-style choral that packs a triple punch!

From tender to triumphant, from traditional to jazzy, this collection of cherished spirituals arranged for four-hand duet performance is a treasure. Easily playable after one or two rehearsals, these

Using a wide variety of compositional techniques, ranging from classical parallelism (When Morning Gilds the Skies) to rhythmic jazz (Wade in the Water), there is something for everyone.

This follow-up collection contains 55 more piano solos for the church year by 15 different composers. Whatever the occasion, you will be able to choose from an assortment of appropriate settings in a