SATB Spirituals and Gospel Music

Long considered "the" original version of this timeless spiritual. The true authenticity of the African-American musical heritage is captured in this Dawson rendition.

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

Filled with mixed meters, special vocal effects, and an open harmonic vocabulary that speaks to the folk idiom of the work, this arrangement of the early American hymn tune RESTORATION, from Southern

In the SSAA voicing, this piece went viral when the Colorado All-State Treble Choir sang from the balconies in a hotel lobby! This a cappella arrangement of the folk hymn made popular in the movie "O

A fast swing intro punctuated by piano, bass, drums, and finger snaps leads into a jazzy arrangement of the traditional spiritual unlike any you've ever heard. The choral parts are fun to sing with scoops,

The driving forward motion begins with the hushed opening and never lets up! This a cappella setting of the traditional spiritual is musically satisfying with full choral harmonies and fun vocal

This jazz-infused gospel original was inspired by the great spirituals of the past. Marked by invigorating rhythms, bluesy melodies and full harmonies, with a truly authentic gospel-style piano

Rosephanye Powell has brought her classic style to the beloved spiritual Good News, Chariot's Coming! This arrangement is rhythmic, vibrant, and fun, with excellent vocal writing and energy. The

This superb a cappella arrangement is an inspiring tribute to the heroism of Harriet Tubman. Vocal percussion effects, well-written harmonies, train sounds, and call-and-response singing work together to

"Keep your hand on-a that plow..." An absorbing accompaniment and attractive chord structure support the vocal lines in this dynamic and powerful arrangement of the spiritual. It is a terrific choice for

"There's a better day a-coming" with an exciting a cappella arrangement of this traditional spiritual. With some divisi towards the end, this will both challenge and inspire your singers!

A traditional field shout, singers will enjoy learning this spiritual presented with care and authenticity. Percussive part writing supports the powerful melody, creating a driving rhythm that will keep

The river flows steady and calm in this beautiful arrangement of the traditional spiritual edited by Dan Forrest. It is impossible to ignore the underlying intensity which rises and falls as peace, love and

This traditional spiritual will really come to life for your choir in this dynamic setting! From the powerful opening chords to the exhilarating call-and-response sections, this is a work that has long been

"Though I have been wounded; aching heart, full of pain, still I rise, yes, still I rise..." With its spiritual-like style, this original choral arrangement with solo speaks poignantly of the struggles of

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!

A beautiful setting of the traditional spiritual, this treble arrangement employs a cascading harmonic figure that expands from unison all the way to a perfect fourth. The rocking feel of the piece embodies

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

Opening with a rubato piano motive and soloist, this arrangement of a favorite American folk hymn breaks loose into a mid-tempo swing groove. The choir becomes primary in much of the setting, though the