Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Here's a supercharged gospel-style setting of a traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an

The river flows steady and calm in this beautiful arrangement of the traditional spiritual edited by Dan Forrest. It is impossible to ignore the underlying intensity which rises and falls as peace, love and

Shout Glory lives up to its name, with a rip-roarin' accompaniment and highly energetic choral writing! Whether your featured soloist sings the notes as written, or has improvisational skills, this

Adapted from the gospel-style interpretation of the hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow originally performed and recorded by the Georgia Mass Choir, this setting is an inspirational choice for gospel,

First written as the bright, opening movement of Heavenly Home: Three American Songs, this enduring gospel favorite is set with a straightforward first verse and chorus. The next two verses combine

"Though I have been wounded; aching heart, full of pain, still I rise, yes, still I rise..." With its spiritual-like style, this original choral arrangement with solo speaks poignantly of the struggles of

This exciting spiritual, with accompaniment for high, medium, and low conga drums, is an unusually appealing number suitable for a wide variety of uses, from smaller choirs to massed choir

Combining the traditional spiritual I Want To Be Ready, a powerful piano accompaniment, and a gospel setting, this arrangement allows the singers to really dig in and sing with the full power of

This wonderful arrangement of the old gospel favorite by Albert E. Brumley will both please and delight your congregation. A challenging, exciting, yet accessible four-hand accompaniment will be a treat for

The composer pulls out all the stops on this gospel piece. The piano part soars; the tenor soloist dramatically rises above the choir. Enjoy this long-time favorite!

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

Brimming with dynamic contrasts, rhythmic nuances and textual percussiveness, this spirital is an absolute thrill to sing and hear. "When I go to walk that golden street, nothin' gonna stumble, stumble my

The text comes to spirited life as this gospel-style setting lauds the value of a song to improve the quality of our lives. Chord symbols are included for the addition of instruments or improvisation by the

Once the gospel swing gets started, it just never lets up in this powerful selection that is a dynamic musical statement for today's choirs. Its 9/8 meter coupled with an expressive, hopeful text is

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!

It is impossible not to be inspired by this soul-stirring gospel original. The accompaniment is rock solid, and the choral parts are incredibly gutsy, with dramatic dynamic swells and accents that will