Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Written specifically with young developing choirs in mind, this exciting spiritual arrangement features comfortable vocal ranges and easy-to-learn two-part harmonies. This rhythmic setting abounds with solo

This superb a cappella arrangement is an inspiring tribute to the heroism of Harriet Tubman. Vocal percussion effects, well-written harmonies, train sounds, and call-and-response singing work together to

This traditional spiritual encourages us all to persevere even in times of challenge and adversity. Set in a gospel style with call and response and repeated refrains, this work builds to a climactic chorus

This jazz-infused gospel original was inspired by the great spirituals of the past. Marked by invigorating rhythms, bluesy melodies and full harmonies, with a truly authentic gospel-style piano

This exciting setting of the favorite spiritual will make your women's or mixed choir sound fantastic! With crisp rhythmic figures, call-and-response phrases, unexpected harmonic turns, and handclaps, it is

The famous text of Charles A. Tindley's hymn The Storm Is Passing Over forms the lyric framework for this modern concert gospel piece. This powerful setting is marked by sturdy gospel harmonies, a

This beautiful, tender arrangement of the traditional spiritual offers an opportunity to hear and consider the text in a new way. Slow and reflective, this piece provides rich textures and glorious

A slow opening section blossoms into a rhythmic, energetic setting of this traditional spiritual for soloist and choir. A cappella throughout, with a call-and-response texture between the soloist and the

An aleatoric sounds and syllables section opens to a rousing ostinato in this rhythmic a cappella setting. With superb choral writing and an energy that naturally grows throughout the piece, this work is a

Dry Bones has never been this much fun! Mark begins by telling the story of Ezekiel's vision with his own original lyrics. Wonderful changes in feeling, sometimes dramatic, sometimes rhythmic, make

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

This traditional African-American slave song comes from the Georgia Sea Islands. Filled with energy, this a cappella spiritual with gospel elements has a soli that passes through all voices, hand claps, and

This original selection combines folk and gospel elements in a laid-back style in the pattern of a traditional spiritual. A symbolic text leads to crossing the metaphoric River Jordan as the music recalls

Charged with gospel-style excitement, this traditional spiritual comes alive with energy and style. A powerful chorus, hand claps, a stacked vocal section and a key change build to a big ending that is sure

In a bright, spirited a cappella swing, this traditional spiritual is so fun to learn and sing! The energy is built right in to the rhythmic text and the contemporary harmonies are delightful. An optional

Here's a fresh, exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with an intensely moving, driving beat. When the lyrics say, "...then Joshua commanded the children to shout..." there's a dramatic

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

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