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!

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

Two African-American spirituals, Rise, Shine, for Thy Light Is A-Comin' and This Little Light of Mine, are combined in this solid setting. They work together beautifully! This is

This dynamite selection quotes the spiritual Walk Together, Children and offers driving rhythmic excitement straight through to its exuberant conclusion! A superb choice for concert, festival, or

Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up!  A most

Charged with gospel-style excitement, this traditional spiritual comes alive with energy and style. A powerful chorus, hand claps, a stacked vocal section and a key change build to a big ending that is sure

The traditional spiritual is partnered with Amazing Grace and complemented with a rollicking gospel-style four-hand piano part. The result is a wonderful arrangement that's both fun and rich - a

This energy-driven setting of the spiritual standard will light a fire under your choir! The repeated material makes for easy memorization, allowing your singers to perform with confidence while your

"Ring dem bells..." is a recurring motive in this authentic gospel-style setting of the traditional spiritual, and the effect is fantastic! It's a song of celebration, anticipation, freedom and hope, and

Larry Shackley treats the timeless spiritual with an infectious gospel-swing style in this delightfully accessible piece for use throughout the year. Passages of call and response create a colorful

Spirited and rhythmic, this arrangement has lots of inner fire and is easy to prepare.  It has repeated phrases, a driving piano accompaniment, and a solo spot for soprano that all combine for a

Fresh contemporary harmonies and cool syncopation grace this highly creative arrangement of the traditional spiritual. The spirited, vibrant mood is enhanced by the rhythmically supportive accompaniment. A

It's got spirit, it's got rhythm, and it's a great piece to sing! With a nod to the classic spiritual, this original also incorporates On Jordan's Stormy Banks. The character of the song lends

Dvorak's famous Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" is set to a beautiful, spiritual original text in this deeply moving piece. Simple, yet rich with vocal harmonies, piano

Encouragement, determination and fundamental human rights sing out in this spiritual with the powerful line, "You got a right to the tree of life!" Sung with a diverse range of vocal sound in a loose,

From the always-creative pen of Victor Johnson comes this stunning new setting of Robert Lowry's well-loved text. Sweeping melodic gestures, rich harmonic moments, and a lush keyboard accompaniment make