Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Intriguingly different, this jazzy, bluesy setting of the classic spiritual really does pop with its fun, stylized piano accompaniment. With quite a bit of independence in the vocal lines, it is easy to

Creative piano parts set the mood for this set of three well-known spirituals that can be easily learned by developing choirs. Each spiritual - Oh, Won't You Sit Down?; Deep River with

Contemporary harmonies, cool syncopations in the vocal parts, and a rhythmically supportive accompaniment grace Victor C. Johnson's high energy setting of this favorite spiritual. This work is a marvelous

Opening with a soulful treatment of We Shall Overcome, the work leads into a steady rock version of Lift Every Voice and Sing. This dynamic arrangement is a natural choice for a Martin

Rich choral textures and a warm harmonic palette enhance the emotion and audience appeal of this popular spiritual arrangement. There are a few short sections with divisi, but singers should find the vocal

The arranger's style is evident in every measure of this extraordinary gospel-rock setting! With a good mix of unison, two-part and fully voiced chorals, easy-to-feel syncopations, and a supportive piano

Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up!  A most

Incorporating the spirituals Oh, What a Beautiful City and In Bright Mansions Above, this extraordinary work creates a poignant musical image of heaven. This is choral writing at its

Captivate your audience with this bright, spirited setting of the favorite spirituals Swing Down, Chariot and Ezekiel Saw the Wheel. Plenty of repetition and opportunities for independent

This original spiritual, first published for young voices in 1986, tells the story of Moses and his people. The meaningful text and aggressive rhythmic structure create a memorable musical experience for

This energy-driven setting of the spiritual standard will light a fire under your choir! The repeated material makes for easy memorization, allowing your singers to perform with confidence while your

Andre Thomas balances full choral sounds with smaller soli sections in this invigorating, gospel-style setting of the standard Latin text. Exhilarating and uplifting, this stunning program closer was

Master arrangers Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi combine full choral writing with a rhythmically driven piano accompaniment in this rousing setting. With solo opportunities, singable harmonies, and a powerful

Add some sparkle and zest to your next concert or festival performance with this lively pairing of two spiritual favorites, This Little Light of Mine and I Got Shoes. It's a

This dynamic, spiritual-style opener or closer is an excellent programming choice for your next concert or festival! The exquisite use of unison and layered vocals enhances the harmonic interest of this

A dramatic, emotional opening leads into an energized, spirited swing setting of this marvelous traditional spiritual. This infectious setting will long be a favorite of singers and audiences.  A