Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

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

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

True to Carter's style, this traditional spiritual is set with integrity and care, presented here in a beautifully engraved edition. Wonderful part-writing is brought to life by a featured solo soaring

"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,

Featuring either a mezzo-soprano or baritone soloist, this classic a cappella arrangement of the beloved gospel song is a gem for mature choirs. 

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.

Choirs have loved and performed Carter's classic a cappella arrangement of this traditional spiritual throughout the years. Preserved and now available in a newly engraved version, it can continue to be

Choirs have loved and performed Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional spiritual throughout the years. Preserved and now available in a newly engraved version, it can continue to be enjoyed for

A longtime choral festival favorite, Carter's classic a cappella setting of this traditional spiritual features a tenor or soprano soloist throughout in a crowd-pleasing arrangement that is well known and

Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional spiritual has been known and performed for many years. Now available in a newly engraved version, choirs can enjoy this setting for years to come. 

Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional spiritual has been performed for many years. Now available in a newly engraved version, choirs can enjoy this setting for years to come. 

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

"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

The second movement from Averitt's collection of four American shape note folk songs and hymns. This upbeat rendition of the American folk hymn features a dynamic four hand piano accompaniment that sets a

This third movement from Averitt's collection of American shape note folk songs and hymns is Let Me Go. Presented in an a cappella setting that retains the style and traditional open harmonic

The fourth and final movement from Averitt's collection of American shape note folk songs and hymns. This setting is presented with a festival style four hand piano accompaniment that establishes a fast and

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