Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

This original a cappella spiritual expertly blends a variety of styles into an appealing package that will be a standout selection for your choir. Effectively combining spiritual, gospel, contemporary a

What a powerful juxtaposition of two iconic African American spirituals: Wayfaring Stranger and I Want Jesus to Walk with Me. "I am a stranger in a strange land...how long must we cry

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

The motet-like setting of this traditional spiritual features a soprano melody with accompanying voices in flowing choral lines. Lyrical and lovely, this is a classical setting of the well-known

Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional spiritual has been known and performed for many years. Now available in a newly engraved version, choirs can enjoy this setting for years to come. 

Carter's classic arrangement of this traditional spiritual has been performed for many years. Now available in a newly engraved version, choirs can enjoy this setting for years to come. 

This fresh arrangement of the wonderfully rich African American spiritual is accessible to mixed choirs of all sizes and abilities. With layering from tenor, bass, then alto, this culminates with the

This traditional Spiritual from the Underground Railroad movement is full of strong rhythmic energy. Full harmonies with well placed articulation and syncopated interaction make this arrangement

Based on a poem by Joseph Seamon Cotter, Jr. (1895-1919), who was at the forefront of the early 1900's African-American cultural renaissance, this original a cappella concert work is brimming with

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;

Using the traditional spiritual as a basis, this piece combines modern a cappella choral textures, cluster harmonies, and an aleatoric section to create a soundscape that blends the traditional with the

This bluesy setting requires three treble soloists with power and confidence. The choral backgrounds are deliberately sparse imitating guitar, light organ, and banjo until a climactic group shout. The music

A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights "marching song" vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning and emotion to the notes sung. From the distant beginning to the powerful

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 newly composed gospel-style spiritual innocently begins in four parts before dividing into a full double-choir format. Feature a soloist and explore the call-and-response texture as well as campfire

This moving arrangement of a beloved spiritual speaks with authenticity. With deep rich harmonies and extended ranges, it will challenge and satisfy the mature ensemble. 

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

This work has the ethos of a spiritual, with the text and a few riffs inspired by Amazing Grace. The choir, considering the power of grace in song, affirms that no trouble, no shame, no

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

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

A welcome "big choral" setting of a classic spiritual, this unaccompanied setting has divisi in all parts, a touch of chromaticism that is totally in character, and plenty of variation in texture, tempo,

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