SATB Spirituals and Gospel Music

A masterful arrangement of this traditional spiritual! This a cappella setting with mezzo-soprano solo and bass divisi is full of lush, rich harmonies, wonderful choral lines, and a captivating interaction

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

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

Incorporating the spirituals Oh, What a Beautiful City and In Bright Mansions Above, this extraordinary work creates a poignant musical image of heaven. This is choral writing at its

This joyful American song speaks of how we will "all rise together" in the morning, reflecting on the idea of leaving the troubles of the world to embark on a better day. The hopeful text and cheerful

In this original choral setting of the spiritual Rockin' Jerusalem, the bells are intended to imitate the sounds of gunshots in a rallying cry for justice. The intensity and depth of this

The traditional spiritual gets a bluesy stylized setting with a fantastic piano accompaniment. Gospel harmonies and articulation, an a cappella section, and a layered bridge really highlight the choral

A superb arrangement of this well-known spiritual by prolific composer Stacey Gibbs! From the joyous opening, the energetic rhythms portray a picture of the hopeful text. A great festival piece, concert

This beautiful a cappella setting of a traditional Shaker tune soulfully illustrates the essence of Shaker life - the amalgamation of beauty and utility. The text of this work song exemplifies the

Alice Parker has created a setting of this beautiful American song that is simple, authentic, and warm. A good chance to feature a soloist, with accompanimental choral parts beneath.

This artistic a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual is best described as light, fast, strong, and accented. Each of the voice parts carries the melodic ideas at different times, creating extra

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

This stylized gospel arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a terrific layered bridge section with traditional gospel stacking. Rock-solid choral writing and a beautifully written piano part give

This traditional African-American slave song comes from the Georgia Sea Islands. Filled with energy, this a cappella spiritual with gospel elements has a soli that passes through all voices, hand claps, and

Written in the style of a traditional spiritual, this lively work gives emphasis to rhythmic precision. Choirs of all sizes and abilities will enjoy singing and learning this fun original, which