Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This soulful, gospel-styled arrangement of the traditional spiritual opens with a huge tenor solo that propels this exciting piece forward from the opening bars. Well-crafted interplay between the soloist

Expressing all of the ways in which we are blessed, this original composition uses repetitive rhythms, chordal harmonies, and simple percussion patterns to achieve a fun, uplifting moment in concert or

This spirited setting of the traditional song is arranged with some divisi and features a spectacular ending that tenor-bass ensembles will thoroughly enjoy!

The composer pulls out all the stops on this gospel piece. The piano part soars; the tenor soloist dramatically rises above the choir. Enjoy this long-time favorite!

This a cappella setting of Yonder Come Day was created for the 2015 Conference of the National Collegiate Choral Association. Composer Paul John Rudoi's music stems from a deeply rooted passion for

This traditional freedom song gained special significance during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and maintains its importance still. This setting, arranged for the Yale Glee Club, is strong and

Steadfast and strong, this contemporary setting of the traditional spiritual connects with history in a powerful way. Ideal for festival choruses and combined choirs, this is an inspirational selection

Opening with a slow, unaccompanied statement of the refrain, this dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual then unfolds in a tremendously exciting way. Includes optional congas and electric bass.

From the smooth layered opening to the spectacular jazz conclusion, this is an a cappella King's Singers arrangement to bring down the house! Full of rhythmic, melodic and lyric twists, it is a challenge,

When it comes to writing exciting spiritual arrangements for young and developing voices, Roger Emerson really knows how to do it right! Now, this incredibly popular spiritual is available in a singable

"...angels watchin' over me, my Lord." This superb a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a guaranteed success! The basses sing an independent line, which provides a rhythmic backdrop for

Nominated for Song of the Year for the 1995 Dove Awards and recorded by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, this choral setting will give your choir the opportunity to sing an authentic gospel piece in an

Three popular spirituals: When the Train Comes Along; This Train and The Gospel Train, make up this dynamic and rhythmic mini-medley. Packing tons of energy, it's also a fabulous

This a cappella setting of the familiar spiritual is fun to sing and rewarding to hear. Accessible to choirs of many levels, this arrangement will certainly leave a lasting impression on your singers and

Another creative arrangement from this prolific arranger of spirituals, this moving selection layers the voices one section at a time for a highly dramatic ending!

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

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

Andre Thomas balances full choral sounds with smaller soli sections in this invigorating, gospel-style setting of the standard Latin text. Exhilarating and uplifting, this stunning program closer was

Don't miss this extraordinary original a cappella spiritual! An insistent melody opens the piece in unison, then fully develops with rhythmic syncopations, varied choral textures, and dramatic dynamics. A

A walking bass line, built on the blues scale, hints at jazz in the introduction of this fantastically fun arrangement of the traditional spiritual. Each of three verses develops further as the piece grows

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

"If religion was a thing that money could buy, the rich would live, and the poor would die..." Now available for SATB choirs, this soulful, accompanied setting of the traditional spiritual was originally

By an' By and When the Morning Comes are effectively partnered in this easy arrangement. The upbeat, syncopated melody uses a pentatonic scale and rhythms with a swing feel. Choirs of all