Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Based on the idea that "where there is love, God is there", this uplifting original work reminds us that we are the carriers and beacons of love and hope. Written in a modern gospel style with optional

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

First recorded by gospel legend Hezekiah Walker, this message of togetherness and support rings true in a powerful arrangement for treble choir.

One of the classic arrangements of this traditional African American spiritual has now been re-engraved in this updated edition. Carter's a cappella setting has a nice mixture of authenticity and

"How good and pleasant it is when we dwell together in unity!" This original contemporary gospel piece embraces unity, diversity, and the joy of living together in this world in love. The gospel style in

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

Alice Parker has created a setting of this beautiful American song that is simple, authentic, and warm. A good chance to feature a soloist, with accompanimental choral parts beneath.

This beautiful arrangement marries the traditional African American spiritual melody of Steal Away with a quasi-improvisational ostinato accompaniment over a wonderfully written solo/group part.

The first movement from Averitt's collection of four American shape note folk songs and hymns. Though presented traditionally both melodically and harmonically in the choral lines, the four hand piano

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,

The incomparable Uzee Brown has set this dynamic traditional spiritual for tenor-bass voices. Fantastic vocal lines with expansive ranges are supported by a solid piano accompaniment along with solo

Dan Davison's gift for writing for developing voices is exemplified through this driving original based on the Biblical story of Elijah. The music is filled with articulations such as staccatos, tenutos,

A mournful yet hopeful spiritual, beautifully arranged by Paul Christiansen. The text speaks of how we long for our heavenly home as our time on earth comes to a close. Very achievable by many levels.