Spirituals and Gospel Choral Music

Fun and energetic, this gospel-style a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual is easy to learn and dynamic to perform. There's plenty of repetition and very little divisi, making this

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 joyful spiritual, arranged by one of the top names in the genre, will work with any size choir for concerts, festivals, and services. With very little divisi and plenty of repetition, this is not only

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

With a slower introductory section, this a cappella arrangement of the beloved traditional spiritual really picks up in tempo and intensity. With carefully crafted choral parts, the ranges are limited and

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

In this work that includes two soloists and body percussion, Hildebrandt calls on the styles of African American spirituals and gospel music with careful attention to accurate speech rhythm. Great for high

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 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

This a cappella setting of the iconic American protest song associated so strongly with the civil rights movement is both reflective and optimistic. This is a highly expressive arrangement with an

This work song portrays the conditions in which African Americans found themselves living and working during the Reconstruction era in the post-Civil War South. This incredibly dynamic work is written in a

"Hold on just a little while longer... ev'rything will be all right." The traditional spiritual text encourages us to keep going, no matter how difficult the struggle may be. This original musical setting

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

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 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

This energetic setting of a favorite is given a unique and energetic treatment by the arranger. Powerful, engaging and inspiring. The use of djembe helps to flavor the piece and support its rhythmic energy.

A slow opening fanfare sets up this modern setting of traditional spiritual before exploding into a high-powered arrangement with just a hint of jazz. A cappella and choral throughout, the rhythmic

An extended introduction hints at the excitement to come with melodic fragments and original material that erupt into a rhythmic and driving setting of this well-loved Spiritual. Fun to sing, with