Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

A common theme among spirituals is "the great judgment day" and the idea of hope for a better future. Incorporating quotes from Great Day as well as original verses with a stylish gospel piano

Upbeat and energetic, this spiritual setting is fresh and contemporary sounding, and it's a great confidence builder. Full of powerful and dramatic vocal effects and with carefully constructed ranges for

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

Recognized for its connection to the Underground Railroad by signaling the direction north, this traditional spiritual offers many teaching moments. This exciting arrangement is rhythmic and well supported

The clever interplay between the vocal lines is really fun! A solid, swingin' interpretation of the traditional spiritual with a funky, bluesy piano accompaniment, this will be very impressive in

The traditional spiritual Run, Mary, Run is full of courage, rhythmic integrity, and melodic interest. Interwoven with the folk hymn Wayfaring Stranger, this arrangement is a heartfelt

With options for bass, percussion, body percussion, and a cappella singing, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual from the Georgia Sea Islands is easy to learn and an absolute joy to sing. This

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 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

This new take on a traditional spiritual is packed with uplifting energy from beginning to end and is great for both sacred and secular performances. The familiar tune has been arranged with fun and

Fun harmonies, cool syncopation, and exuberant rhythmic energy abound in this highly creative arrangement of the traditional spiritual, also quoting I've Got Peace Like a River. The spirited,

In this traditional spiritual arrangement, accented rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive piano part drive the energetic vitality, while counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato section provide vocal

In a rollicking concert gospel setting, this traditional spiritual really shines! The positive text brings a spirit of hope and optimism to the world, which is surely needed. The piano accompaniment and

This well-known spiritual and civil rights song is a soulful anthem for both sacred and secular occasions. It is easy to learn and powerful to sing. The accompaniment sets the tone right from the top with a

This beloved anthem of the civil rights movement retains its gospel flavor in this accessible arrangement. With simple harmonies, it is appropriate for use by most choirs. A supportive piano accompaniment

Here's a beloved American spiritual, sensitively prepared for concert or service use. The familiar strophic melody and expressive tempo markings stretch on each phrase and suggest more motion when the text

More love, more hope, and more joy! This traditional spiritual is a plea for peace and unity, and this arrangement makes it accessible to any choir. Its simple harmonies unfold beautifully over three or

This traditional spiritual is great for any occasion as a celebration of music and joy. The arrangement begins with a slow soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin' gospel groove that will lift up your

Here's a supercharged gospel-style setting of a traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an