Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

A true classic, Luboff's lush and distinctive a cappella arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual is a standard in the choral performance repertoire. The treble version has been adapted by James E.

This arrangement of the beloved civil rights anthem infuses the traditional melody with close harmonies, subtle elements of jazz, and effective movement. It is a powerful musical portrayal of people walking

With plenty of rhythmic energy and dynamic contrast, this lively arrangement of the traditional spiritual by one of the top names in the choral world is sure to be a concert highlight for your mixed or

Set for soloist and a cappella mixed choir, this sparkling arrangement of the traditional spiritual stays in only four parts throughout, making it accessible to school, church, and university choirs.

Here is an elegant a cappella arrangement of this well-known traditional spiritual that combines gentle and evocative harmonies while moving toward a heartfelt statement at the very end. It will work well

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 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

One of the classic arrangements of this traditional African American spiritual has now been re-engraved in this updated edition. Carter's a cappella setting has a nice mixture of authenticity and

This beloved American spiritual opens with a plaintive solo accompanied by a cappella backup choir. The choir takes the lead in subsequent verses, with a wide spectrum of harmonic color and dramatic dynamic

Set in an easy swing groove, this arrangement of the well-known spiritual demands the audience’s attention from the very first note. The upper voices carry the tune while the bass voices mimic a

This is a fabulous traditional setting of this favorite spiritual for a cappella mixed voices. Easily learned and rhythmically accessible, this is an excellent concert or contest feature!

This newly composed a cappella spiritual has elements of gospel and bluegrass in an up-tempo texture that is plenty of fun to perform. The positive text and body percussion for handclaps and heel taps

This a cappella setting of the well-known Sacred Harp hymn moves from simple to complex, beginning with the melody introduced by the tenors and basses, then moving to open harmonies and canonic sections

Gorgeous a cappella harmonies bring moments of tension and release in an artistic setting of this beloved spiritual. The longing expressed in the text is perfectly set with thoughtful dissonances and divisi

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

This American folk hymn is a concert standard, presented here in a fresh a cappella concert version. A powerful and insistent rhythmic foundation is laid by the lower voices, while the familiar melody

From the Barbershop Harmony Society, a stellar four-part a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual for mixed, treble or tenor-bass quartets or ensembles.

From the Barbershop Harmony Society and inspired by one of the most famous gospel quartets, The Imperials, this close harmony arrangement was adapted by Ken Gibson and the Vagabonds. This well-known

Here is a vigorous spiritual from the Georgia Sea Islands, traditionally sung on New Year's Eve but can be programmed at any time of year. In an a cappella setting for mixed choir and featured soloist(s),

Written in the style of an a cappella spiritual, Rose Aspinall's text shines in a rhythmic setting that your choir will love to sing. Feature two of your soloists along with your whole choir in full harmony

This haunting arrangement of the traditional spiritual uses open intervals and moving harmonies to create a modern a cappella feel while retaining the spiritual emotion of the original. The plaintive melody