Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

A syncopated opening bass figure lays the groundwork for this original modern a cappella spiritual. As the other parts join in, the texture, harmony, and form develop, consistent with the great spiritual

Inspired by the much revered spiritual tradition, this original a cappella piece recounts the biblical story of the Great Flood. On its third attempt, Noah's dove returned with an olive branch, signaling

With the opportunity to feature several soloists, this arrangement is filled with inspiration and great energy from the beginning to the end. "There’s a great camp meetin' in the Promised Land!"

An earnest soloist is accompanied by the soulful "oo"s of an a cappella choir during the expressive introduction to this spirited original. Soon we take a turn as the piece bursts into an exciting,

Famously recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this traditional spiritual has a very happy swing to it. The music perfectly reflects the joy of the text. It's one of the many fine spiritual settings from the

"O let me fly to Mount Zion, Lord!" This bright, uplifting spiritual has become a standard in the choral repertoire for divisi a cappella mixed choirs, and is a perennial favorite for festival performances.