Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band – the fiddle part is
A true classic, Luboff's lush and distinctive a cappella arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual is a standard in the choral performance repertoire. The treble version has been adapted by James E.
Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass
This fantastic stylized arrangement will appeal to choirs at many levels. Singable and skillfully arranged, this setting is fun, exciting, and captures the gentle joy of this spiritual. The piano
"What will I do with the portion given to me? I will sing." This fantastic work, written in a gospel style with an ecumenical text that challenges each of us to make the most of the lives we've been given,
First recorded by gospel legend Hezekiah Walker, this message of togetherness and support rings true in a powerful arrangement for treble choir.
A statement of faith through the voice of the enslaved, this straightforward and effective setting will resonate with treble choirs at varying levels.
This stylized gospel arrangement of the traditional spiritual features an innovative piano accompaniment and fun vocals suitable for treble choirs at all levels.
This beloved spiritual anticipating life after death and seeing loved ones on the other side is given a fresh, highly stylized arrangement. Abounding in energy and joy, this divisi choir setting is truly an
This work song portrays the conditions in which African Americans found themselves living and working during the Reconstruction era in the post-Civil War South. This incredibly dynamic work is written in a
The traditional spiritual gets an updated gospel setting that just sparkles for treble voices of all ages. The piano accompaniment and vocal stylings are both in an approachable gospel style that is fun and
"Hold on just a little while longer... ev'rything will be all right." The traditional spiritual text encourages us to keep going, no matter how difficult the struggle may be. This original musical setting
Roland Carter's arrangement is the absolute standard for this classic anthem of the civil rights movement, which has also become known as the unofficial Black American National Anthem. James Weldon
"Over my head I hear music in the air, there must be a God somewhere." The traditional spiritual is a mix of hopeful lyrics about the future, despite our current afflictions. This setting brings an exciting
This driving arrangement mashes up two iconic melodies: Give Me Oil in My Lamp and Swing Low. This work is accessible while still being meaningful and fun to sing, with a message of joy
From two very important composers of our time, the lyrics in this monumental work challenge ideas of racism and discrimination, while the music combines jazz and traditional choral techniques. No
This lesser-known spiritual has a theme of resilience and home presented chorally in a call and response format. With considerable flexibility for improvisation, inflections and note bending by the chorus,
Freshly arranged, this a cappella setting of the well-known spiritual presents a rhythmic harmonization in an upbeat texture that will appeal to better choirs. The integrity of the spiritual is upheld,
An extended introduction hints at the excitement to come with melodic fragments and original material that erupt into a rhythmic and driving setting of this well-loved Spiritual. Fun to sing, with