Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This spectacular spiritual arrangement is inspiring and well written. With a play on words and some divisi near the end, the energetic writing will make this an exciting part of any service or concert!

Acclaimed conductor and arranger Stacey V. Gibbs lends his signature style to this beloved traditional spiritual. Vibrant stacked harmonies, call-and-response interjections, and a joyfully ornamented "I

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

Crafted for Disney's Voices of Liberty, this five-and-half-minute medley of traditional spirituals meanders through many moods - great happiness and joy to deep personal introspection. There are solos,

With a slower introductory section, this a cappella arrangement of the beloved traditional spiritual really picks up in tempo and intensity. With carefully crafted choral parts, the ranges are limited and

The motet-like setting of this traditional spiritual features a soprano melody with accompanying voices in flowing choral lines. Lyrical and lovely, this is a classical setting of the well-known

This bluesy setting requires three treble soloists with power and confidence. The choral backgrounds are deliberately sparse imitating guitar, light organ, and banjo until a climactic group shout. The music

A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights "marching song" vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning and emotion to the notes sung. From the distant beginning to the powerful

This newly composed gospel-style spiritual innocently begins in four parts before dividing into a full double-choir format. Feature a soloist and explore the call-and-response texture as well as campfire

This work has the ethos of a spiritual, with the text and a few riffs inspired by Amazing Grace. The choir, considering the power of grace in song, affirms that no trouble, no shame, no

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

Trouble the Water combines three well-loved spirituals - Wade in the Water; I Wanna Die Easy and Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel? - to create an incredibly effective and dynamic

First written as the bright, opening movement of Heavenly Home: Three American Songs, this enduring gospel favorite is set with a straightforward first verse and chorus. The next two verses combine

A slow opening fanfare sets up this modern setting of traditional spiritual before exploding into a high-powered arrangement with just a hint of jazz. A cappella and choral throughout, the rhythmic

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

An aleatoric sounds and syllables section opens to a rousing ostinato in this rhythmic a cappella setting. With superb choral writing and an energy that naturally grows throughout the piece, this work is a

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.

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