Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Fresh contemporary harmonies and cool syncopation grace this highly creative arrangement of the traditional spiritual. The spirited, vibrant mood is enhanced by the rhythmically supportive accompaniment. A

It's got spirit, it's got rhythm, and it's a great piece to sing! With a nod to the classic spiritual, this original also incorporates On Jordan's Stormy Banks. The character of the song lends

This Train Is Bound for Glory, When the Saints Go Marching In. Step one: sing a familiar spiritual; step two: combine with a catchy partner melody; step three: introduce "When the Saints Go Marching In;"

Here's a kickin' gospel original with energy to spare! Spirited syncopations and intricate chord changes authenticate the style, and a short piano solo paves the way for a funky vocal stack that drives to

Adapted from Jay's popular American Folk Songs for Solo Singers, this remarkable new choral arrangement works beautifully! The languid minor-key melody is passed from soloist to choir and part to

This setting keeps the favorite spiritual rooted in the past but sounding fresh and new. This energetic arrangement was premiered at the ACDA National Conference in 2015 - it's a great concert closer that

Composed in African-American gospel style, this work of joy and commitment may be performed in both sacred and secular settings. "My heart is overflowing, my heart is growing in gratitude..." This will

Here is an awesome ring-shout spiritual for young singers, which harkens to the historic folk-music style of the South Carolina Sea Islands. Call-and-response vocals, hand claps, and a great piano part make

Dvorak's famous Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" is set to a beautiful, spiritual original text in this deeply moving piece. Simple, yet rich with vocal harmonies, piano

The traditional spiritual is arranged with understated simplicity in this a cappella setting. When unison phrases give way to lovely, satisfying harmonies, the result is compelling, replete with pathos and

Your audience or congregation will love hearing your choir sing "Dancin' at the Rock of Jerusalem!" Donald Moore's driving, rhythmic original spiritual is loads of fun! The ranges for either SAB or SSA

This a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual pulses with rhythmic energy for mixed voices and baritone soloist. Vivid contrasts, layered vocal phrases and varied textures make it an impressive

Encouragement, determination and fundamental human rights sing out in this spiritual with the powerful line, "You got a right to the tree of life!" Sung with a diverse range of vocal sound in a loose,

Throughout their history, African American spirituals have been sung in a variety of contexts. From plantation fields to places of worship to concert halls, the genre has served the purpose of communicating

Premiered at the ACDA National Convention in 2015, this piece marks the first double choir arrangement of a spiritual. With antiphonal choirs playing off one another, the spirited sounds build to a

This vivid and powerful work is loosely inspired by the traditional spiritual Didn't It Rain. It opens with a recollection of the story of Noah's flood, then shifts to reflect on the impact of

With a distinctive jazz-gospel feel, this anthem of joy and celebration will have toes tapping! Craig Curry is a master with this style, and has created an exciting, unique offering that drives to a

The always-creative Mark Hayes is at his imaginative best in this highly rhythmic, joyous setting of the traditional spiritual. Each part carries its own ostinato and builds to an emphatic ending, complete

This wonderfully soulful a cappella setting of the traditional spiritual sings comfortably within an interesting interplay of duple and jazz-waltz meters. From the big and bold moments to the simple and

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