Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This stylized gospel arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a terrific layered bridge section with traditional gospel stacking. Rock-solid choral writing and a beautifully written piano part give

This traditional spiritual encourages us all to persevere even in times of challenge and adversity. Set in a gospel style with call and response and repeated refrains, this work builds to a climactic chorus

The driving forward motion begins with the hushed opening and never lets up! This a cappella setting of the traditional spiritual is musically satisfying with full choral harmonies and fun vocal

Here we have a fresh new take on this familiar African-American spiritual featuring contemporary jazz harmonies, added passing tones that bring passion and excitement, a small group descant, and a steady

This jazz-infused gospel original was inspired by the great spirituals of the past. Marked by invigorating rhythms, bluesy melodies and full harmonies, with a truly authentic gospel-style piano

Based on the two African-American spirituals Who Built the Ark? and Hoist the Window, Noah, this dynamic arrangement gives a creative retelling of the story of Noah. Unison

Opening with a slow, unaccompanied statement of the refrain, this dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual then unfolds in a tremendously exciting way. Includes optional congas and electric bass.

"Ring dem bells..." is a recurring motive in this authentic gospel-style setting of the traditional spiritual, and the effect is fantastic! It's a song of celebration, anticipation, freedom and hope, and

This southern gospel spiritual will raise the roof of your concert hall or sanctuary with a "Saturday night revival" feel and foot-tapping a cappella harmonies! Add the hand-claps to bring it on home!

This traditional spiritual will really come to life for your choir in this dynamic setting! From the powerful opening chords to the exhilarating call-and-response sections, this is a work that has long been

The traditional spirituals Down by the Riverside and Wade in the Water are joined with the original Take Me to the Water to create a gospel-style choral that packs a triple punch!