Christmas Spirituals & Gospel Music for Choir

Upbeat in a gospel style, this arrangement of the traditional English carol is full of bright harmonies and energetic rhythms. In a variety of voicings, and with add-on instrumental parts for synth, guitar,

Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a

Opening with a low bass solo and unfolding into a radiant mixed-choir arrangement, this take on the popular spiritual incorporates elements of gospel, jazz, and pop music. An incredibly fun a cappella

Opening with a soulful solo in a slow rubato style, this Christmas classic really starts kicking with a disco gospel groove that continues for most of the arrangement. Gospel harmonies for the choir respond

An exciting, unique arrangement of this wonderful African American spiritual, rich in texture and vibrancy and sure to invigorate any holiday concert! With or without the rap section, and supported by piano

This unique setting is arranged as a dialogue between choir and soloist. After a reflective opening section, a jazz-tinged feel provides different colors and a sense of mystery and poignancy. A string and

Here is a spiritual that encourages one to be a good humanitarian, a soldier for peace, and an example of hope for others. A perfect message of peace for advanced ensembles!

Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional Christmas spiritual uses a slow gospel groove with a stylistic piano accompaniment and features a soloist throughout. The choral lines are easy to learn and

Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional Christmas spiritual has been part of the standard choral canon for many years. Now available in a newly engraved version, choirs can enjoy this setting for

 Here is Carter's classic setting of this traditional Christmas spiritual for mixed choirs in a beautiful newly engraved edition. A must for every choral library!

Here's a dynamic a cappella arrangement of this favorite Christmas spiritual that more advanced choirs will certainly enjoy! Rhythmic and energetic, the divisi harmonies sound exactly like they should in a

Opening with a trio of soloists, this well-known Christmas spiritual is presented in a dynamic concert arrangement for advanced choirs. A cappella and designed to be sung with the freedom and improvisation

Straight off of their The Spirit of the Season album, here is Voctave's spectacular arrangement of the traditional Christmas spiritual. With soulful solos throughout, this gospel-influenced setting has

Pulsating rhythms in the accompaniment (piano or orchestra) underpin this energetic arrangement of a traditional spiritual. The voice parts progress from a forthright rendition of the familiar tune at the

This beloved Christmas piece, written in the style of a spiritual, is presented in a masterful a cappella arrangement for soloist and mixed choir. There is implied freedom for the soloist to explore the

This traditional Christmas spiritual is arranged with great style by respected composer Stacey Gibbs. Rhythmic choral parts and harmonies with some limited divisi combine in a powerful way to set the tone

Three variants of this spiritual tune are set for Tenor Solo and unaccompanied SATB chorus. With its modal, plaintive quality, the form reflects a question-and-answer response

From the first notes of the piano, you know you are in for a fun time. This is a gospel-rock setting of the great carol that won't stand still - and neither will anyone else An ad lib break that choirs will

If you're looking for a traditional Christmas spiritual with a funky, contemporary gospel-shuffle feel, you'll like this! The performance notes give a thorough explanation of how to achieve the gospel

"And suddenly appeared with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God..." The text of this gospel original is inspired by the famous passage from the Gospel of Luke in which the angels appear,

This Appalachian carol has one of the most beautiful and expressive melodies. Set here for treble or mixed choirs, this lush arrangement features beautiful harmonies, a flowing accompaniment and an optional

Energetic and rhythmic, this original a cappella Christmas spiritual has all the right elements for an impressive choral statement. With echoing parts and layering of voices, plus some divisi and an

This arrangement mixes the beloved spiritual with some gospel, jazz, and blues harmonies and idioms, more modern rhythmic ideas, and two solo tenors taking turns embellishing the work of the choir. A

In his inimitable style, and with sweeping dynamic shifts, Moses Hogan took Go Tell It on the Mountain and created an unforgettable choral work that will both challenge the capable choir and