Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This spectacular spiritual arrangement is inspiring and well written. With a play on words and some divisi near the end, the energetic writing will make this an exciting part of any service or concert!

This sorrowful and introspective setting of the powerful spiritual opens with a cappella voices and soloist. The blues-inspired piano accompaniment supports the improvisation of the soloist throughout as

This popular traditional folk song is combined with the spiritual Deep River to create a deeply moving presentation. The piece begins simply with a solo alto line, then the texture builds slowly as

Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love,

Based on primary source material, this dynamic arrangement of the traditional spiritual brings great gospel flavor in the chosen harmonies and excellent piano accompaniment. Upbeat and powerful, you can add

This African American spiritual arrangement has a gentle jazz feel and is based on the piano arrangement found in Beloved Spirituals (#11380803). There is a lot of variety, and choirs will enjoy

A much-beloved spiritual is arranged here for choir and piano using jazz harmonies. The vocal parts are very accessible, with an opportunity for a soprano soloist. Your accompanist will enjoy playing the

This African American spiritual has a jazz tinge to it, but also touches on contemporary classical. Lush vocals and a well-crafted piano part (taken from Beloved Spirituals, #11380803) combine to

This new take on a traditional spiritual is packed with uplifting energy from beginning to end and is great for both sacred and secular performances. The familiar tune has been arranged with fun and

In the SSAA voicing, this piece went viral when the Colorado All-State Treble Choir sang from the balconies in a hotel lobby! This a cappella arrangement of the folk hymn made popular in the movie "O

This moving a cappella setting of the well-known spiritual text offers a moment of tender reflection in the midst of the world's troubles. A soulful soloist sets the tone for the piece, and expressive

The arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. A short choral section is used for the introduction, interludes between verses, and at the conclusion, adding cohesion to

This arrangement of the lesser-known spiritual Long Fare You Well builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious

This setting of the traditional spiritual speaks of the need for guidance and trust in the Lord. Scored for choir with a classic walking bass line, much of the divisi writing can be shared across treble and

This energetic setting of a much-loved African American spiritual will have your audience clapping in the aisles! With a general text about the joy of music and singing, all will have fun learning and

The upbeat text in this spiritual arrangement tosses the devil away and celebrates praying, singing, and going to heaven! Commissioned for the 2022 ACDA Southern Region Honor Choir, this winning spiritual

Brandon Waddles has a special gift for arranging accompanied spirituals. This arrangement uses elements of soulful jazz harmonies and syncopated rhythms that will make your choir want to "sing all along the

Rosephanye Powell has brought her classic style to the beloved spiritual Good News, Chariot's Coming! This arrangement is rhythmic, vibrant, and fun, with excellent vocal writing and energy. The

The artistically crafted piano accompaniment creates a gentle, wave-like motion to support the warm, lush choral textures and harmonies in this superb arrangement of the beloved spiritual. This elegant

Here's a beloved American spiritual, sensitively prepared for concert or service use. The familiar strophic melody and expressive tempo markings stretch on each phrase and suggest more motion when the text

More love, more hope, and more joy! This traditional spiritual is a plea for peace and unity, and this arrangement makes it accessible to any choir. Its simple harmonies unfold beautifully over three or

This traditional spiritual is great for any occasion as a celebration of music and joy. The arrangement begins with a slow soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin' gospel groove that will lift up your

After a stirring, soulful beginning that includes three optional solos, the piece explodes with radiance and joy accented by the festive punch of an optional tambourine.

This rousing rendition of the well-known spiritual begins slowly and crescendos into a jubilant exhortation to let your light shine. There are two versions of this piece: one is SATB divisi acapella in F;