Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This beloved American spiritual opens with a plaintive solo accompanied by a cappella backup choir. The choir takes the lead in subsequent verses, with a wide spectrum of harmonic color and dramatic dynamic

Here's an upbeat setting of a traditional spiritual that is just brimming with kinetic musical energy. Easy to teach and well supported by the piano accompaniment, it's a piece that builds confidence and

Based on a poem by Joseph Seamon Cotter, Jr. (1895-1919), who was at the forefront of the early 1900's African-American cultural renaissance, this original a cappella concert work is brimming with

This popular song, often referred to as the "Black National Anthem," is frequently chosen to celebrate important moments in gatherings and commemorations of the African American Civil Rights Movement. In

Gorgeous a cappella harmonies bring moments of tension and release in an artistic setting of this beloved spiritual. The longing expressed in the text is perfectly set with thoughtful dissonances and divisi

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

Here's a rhythmic and exciting setting of the traditional spiritual with a gospel-style piano accompaniment for mixed choirs. Beginning in a lighter style, the piece transitions to a slower section with an

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

This terrific arrangement of Ezekiel Saw the Wheel not only takes the familiar spiritual into a minor key, but also uses an ostinato in the lower voices to create the feeling of a wheel spinning -

This contemporary setting of the wildly popular spiritual is spirited and imaginative. Percussive and rhythmic vocals fill this work colored with jazz harmonies and supporting a legato melody shared by all

This energetic spiritual setting is everything you need for a rousing performance by your young singers. A driving piano accompaniment with solid vocal writing and many dynamic twists and turns sets this

A rollicking a cappella setting of the popular spiritual, this selection is sure to be a favorite of both choir and audience. This upbeat arrangement provides plenty of teachable moments that your singers

Victor Johnson's fresh treatment of this highly beloved spiritual is quite stunning, arranged thoughtfully with excellent choral writing and limited divisi. A flowing piano accompaniment supports the lush

In a bright, spirited a cappella swing, this traditional spiritual is so fun to learn and sing! The energy is built right in to the rhythmic text and the contemporary harmonies are delightful. An optional

Moving in its simplicity and rich with choral color, this stunning a cappella arrangement of the well-known spiritual is breathtaking in every measure! Now available for women's choir.

Charged with gospel-style excitement, this traditional spiritual comes alive with energy and style. A powerful chorus, hand claps, a stacked vocal section and a key change build to a big ending that is sure

Three great spirituals: Great Day; Somebody's Knocking at Your Door and My Lord, What a Morning fill this medley with celebratory energy. The accompaniment is crafted with a rhythmic pulse

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

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,

From the always-creative pen of Victor Johnson comes this stunning new setting of Robert Lowry's well-loved text. Sweeping melodic gestures, rich harmonic moments, and a lush keyboard accompaniment make

A short medley of two spirituals that packs a lot of punch, yet is still appropriate for various services or programs. Joel Raney masterfully segues between When the Saints Go Marching In and

Brimming with dynamic contrasts, rhythmic nuances and textual percussiveness, this spirital is an absolute thrill to sing and hear. "When I go to walk that golden street, nothin' gonna stumble, stumble my