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!

Written for a cappella mixed choir and soloist(s), this arrangement of the traditional spiritual is set with an authentic rhythmic feel that showcases the harmonic texture. It's a great choice for concerts

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,

True to Carter's style, this traditional spiritual is set with integrity and care, presented here in a beautifully engraved edition. Wonderful part-writing is brought to life by a featured solo soaring

Featuring either a mezzo-soprano or baritone soloist, this classic a cappella arrangement of the beloved gospel song is a gem for mature choirs. 

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 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 selection is a song of determination that encourages the listener to stand up to the pressures of racism and oppression.

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

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 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

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,

This newly composed gospel-style spiritual features soprano and alto soloists along with your whole choir in an a cappella setting that will thrill your audience. Tempo variations and shifts between major

Agnus Dei is the fifth and final movement of Dr. Thomas' Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy. The text is in English, and the supercharged piano accompaniment supports the traditional

An interesting spiritual written after the Civil War and after the slaves were freed. However, as the struggles of African Americans continued, it has become a prominent song in the march for equality, even

In this dynamic a cappella spiritual, the words from the traditional spiritual are incorporated in an original setting that prominently features the basses. Rhythmic excitement abounds with accents and

Kyrie is the first movement of Thomas' gospel-style Mass, displaying some of the most vibrant, captivating, and deeply inspired writing of his long, impressive career. Perform alone or with

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

A fast swing intro punctuated by piano, bass, drums, and finger snaps leads into a jazzy arrangement of the traditional spiritual unlike any you've ever heard. The choral parts are fun to sing with scoops,