Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Stylized and dynamic, this a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a soprano soloist and a healthy challenge for your mixed divisi choir. A superb choice for more advanced choirs for

A fresh take on Ezekiel Saw de Wheel, this a cappella piece features rhythmic ostinatos, a soprano solo, and powerful harmonic moments.

Featuring a soprano solo, rhythmic ostinatos, and powerful sustained chords, this fresh setting of the traditional spiritual is sure to keep audiences at the edge of their seats!

This classic gospel hit has been arranged with jazz-influenced harmonies in a hybrid of styles to feature a great soloist and highlight your choir at the same time. Full of rhythmic energy while exploring

Masterful arranging and a mix of styles and influences bring grace and power to this treasured hymn in the Amanda Quist Choral Series. Smooth a cappella vocal lines and expressive soulful textures will

A deeply evocative arrangement of the familiar spiritual, this arrangement features a solo throughout, supported by lush choral harmony combining both modern and traditional styles. Ideal for advanced

Elijah's message and its many transitions recalls the journey of life and its many transitions. This exciting, rhythmic arrangement is a welcome addition to any concert program by advanced high school,

A powerful arrangement of this traditional spiritual, the intensely rhythmic setting makes it a great closer for advanced high school and older choirs. Dedicated to Eric Garner and George Floyd.

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

This is amazing! A tremendously fun and interesting setting of the traditional spiritual Elijah Rock, this arrangement for double choir goes well beyond eight parts in some places. Challenging and

This beloved spiritual anticipating life after death and seeing loved ones on the other side is given a fresh, highly stylized arrangement. Abounding in energy and joy, this divisi choir setting is truly an

Stellar a cappella harmonies shine in this song also known as the Black national anthem. James Weldon Johnson's text is highlighted in this modern arrangement for solo and divisi choir with the jazz and

Crafted for the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers, this expert arrangement encompasses a variety of styles and textures while keeping the true spirit of the original. Drawing on both traditional and

Using the traditional spiritual as a basis, this piece combines modern a cappella choral textures, cluster harmonies, and an aleatoric section to create a soundscape that blends the traditional with the

This arrangement of the beloved 18th-century spiritual fuses folk and jazz ideas to create a unique and fresh new version of the work. Scored for mixed voices and soloist, this work for advanced groups will

This traditional spiritual, a song of faith and hope, is dynamically arranged for unaccompanied voices. Originally written for the Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir and adapted for VOCES8, this work is as

This setting is destined to take its place as one of the great arrangements of this classic spiritual. Highly rhythmic and ever energetic, with layered ostinatos and blues influences, it will be a great

This arrangement of one of the most beloved spirituals begins with some scat singing in all the voices before the altos and sopranos begin the first refrain. The style shifts to driving straight eighth

This arrangement of the classic spiritual uses vocal jazz techniques and expanded harmonies to lift the text off of the paper, resulting in an unquestionably cool and fun setting. Performed and recorded by

This spiritual is full of joy, though it comes from a tumultous time. This arrangement uses rhythmic passages and complex harmonies at times to convey what it means to escape this life of toil. An excellent

Selected for the Jonathan Talberg Series, this is a vivacious arrangement of the Spiritual, "Hold On."  John Tebay's setting is a tremendous concert closer.  Full of energy and originality, this

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

This superb arrangement of this well-known spiritual is engaging and well crafted. From the start, the lively rhythms and choral divisi help to paint an energetic picture of the turbulent text. A great