Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

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 bright, upbeat pairing of the spirituals I Ain't Gonna Grieve My Lord No More and I Got Shoes features call and response and simple harmonies supported by a fun, rhythmic piano

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!

Captivate your audience with this bright, spirited setting of the favorite spirituals Swing Down, Chariot and Ezekiel Saw the Wheel. Plenty of repetition and opportunities for independent

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

Your men will enjoy learning and performing this accessible arrangement of the favorite spiritual. Precise articulation of the text, dynamics, and rhythmic figures will make your students better singers.

"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

This outstanding spiritual setting was originally published as a male vocal solo in the collection Traveling On. It works beautifully for tenor-bass choir, with a sensitive piano accompaniment,

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

In this straightforward arrangement, unison passages, harmonic interest and melodic interplay make the traditional spiritual an excellent program feature for high school and collegiate choirs.

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

The theme of the river functioning as a source of life, reflection, rejuvenation, prayer, cleansing and freedom infuses this popular spiritual with layers of meaning. This arrangement is designed to

The traditional spiritual Keep Your Lamps is so effectively partnered with a crisp, rhythmic original tune that it makes for a truly exceptional choice for young and developing voices. Using short