Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

The traditional spiritual Run, Mary, Run is full of courage, rhythmic integrity, and melodic interest. Interwoven with the folk hymn Wayfaring Stranger, this arrangement is a heartfelt

A solid piano accompaniment keeps the momentum going all the way through this gospel-swing treatment of the beloved African-American spiritual. Plenty of repetition makes it easy to learn, and multiple

Following up on the stellar success of Children, Go Where I Send Thee, Johnson returns with another modern gospel setting of a traditional spiritual - this time for treble choirs with a featured

In this traditional spiritual arrangement, accented rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive piano part drive the energetic vitality, while counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato section provide vocal

Two traditional gospel songs - one creative arrangement for young choirs! This Little Light of Mine and Shine on Me are both presented in a stylized arrangement that features plenty of

Arranged for developing treble or tenor-bass choirs, this spiritual provides opportunities to explore colors in the vocal sound while singing in a minor key. The mournful quality, sometimes hushed,

Written specifically with young developing choirs in mind, this exciting spiritual arrangement features comfortable vocal ranges and easy-to-learn two-part harmonies. This rhythmic setting abounds with solo

This arrangement moves! Rhythmic drive, vocal energy, and articulate piano lines distinguish this setting from others, and your choir will really sound impressive when they sink their teeth into it!

This rhythmic and lively two-part arrangement of a beloved spiritual is a great teaching piece. With many dynamic points and rhythmic phrases to explore and interpret, it is certain to lead to a satisfying

This artful arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a solid choice for developing choirs. The flexible voicings may be performed a cappella or with the piano accompaniment for extra support. The

Here's a supercharged gospel-style setting of a traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an

This arrangement of a beloved spiritual hits the mark! The rollicking piano accompaniment enhances the authentic gospel feel and the joy of the text. Handclaps, half-step modulations, and a short solo or

A great opener, closer, or encore, this innovative arrangement of selected sections of The Battle Hymn of the Republic and When the Saints Go Marching In affords many rhythmic teaching

This set of two spirituals - Over My Head, arranged in a straight gospel style, and Michael Row the Boat Ashore, set in a swing style - was written to meet the challenge of

This accessible contemporary gospel work features a secular text that celebrates singing. A driving keyboard accompaniment, syncopated rhythms, solo opportunities, a layered bridge, and a clap chorus give

Your mixed or tenor-bass chorus will enjoy this gospel-styled treatment of Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho; Standing In the Need of Prayer and I Got Shoes. This well paced medley with a

Specifically designed for middle school treble or tenor-bass choirs, this upbeat setting of a traditional spiritual has energy and panache to spare! Designed for changing and developing voices, this

Emerging treble choirs will love singing this beloved spiritual arranged with their specific ranges and abilities in mind. Teach historical context, tone, and style with this flexible offering that can be

Here's a fresh, exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with an intensely moving, driving beat. When the lyrics say, "...then Joshua commanded the children to shout..." there's a dramatic

"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,

Your singers will feel like they are in a New Orleans jazz parade while learning and singing this arrangement of a traditional spiritual. Commissioned by the Florida Music Educators Association All-State