Spiritual Collections, Solos and Duets

Adapted from Mark Hayes' spectacular choral arrangement of the spiritual, this energetic solo setting lends itself well to worship and studio use.

These fresh arrangements were designed especially for the needs of the progressing student in traditional and classical voice study. They display limited vocal range, creative piano accompaniments at an

Ruth Schram's reverent medley seamlessly combines the two spirituals in a duet for two equal male or female voices.  With the expressive keyboard accompaniment, it is great for worship or school

Collected from some of Howard Helvey's most successful choral works, this superb compilation of spirituals is a worthy addition to the library of every church or concert artist. Expressive, charming, and at

Born out of the long friendship and artistic collaboration between Margaret Bond and poet Langston Hughes, this solo gospel song possesses mostly diatonic harmonies and soulful, beautiful melodies. The text

This deeply moving African-American spiritual takes on a mournful tone when joined by the sonorous sound of the cello. Crafted with the emotional undertone that the text warrants, it will be especially

Beautifully and artistically crafted, these arrangements are contemporary adaptations of American spirituals for soprano and piano. Available together in the collection or separately as single titles.

This arrangement focuses on the inherent drama of the Good Friday text. Each verse expresses a different reaction to its question about the crucifixion. The piano accompaniment, which plays a featured role

This collection of seven arrangements showcases the profound beauty of these extraordinary spirituals. Equally appropriate for sanctuary and recital hall, the lush harmonies and soaring vocal lines are sure

Prolific American composer Gwyneth Walker has composed over 350 commissioned works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, chorus and solo voice. Here she presents an arrangement and adaptation, with additional

A tender, beautiful, and moving spiritual focusing on the details of the crucifixion, the separate stanzas add only a single line each to the song. The arrangement features some blues and jazz chords to

A set of four songs for lower voice with piano and optional string trio accompaniment. Songs may be sung separately or as a group. The deep sonority of lower voices works particularly well with strings.

In 1994, the first set of African-American spirituals arranged by Dr. Uzee Brown Jr. called O Redeemed was released. These have become a standard in voice studios and churches across the country.

Each of these five spirituals is treated in the manner of an art song, skillfully constructed to capture the joy, sorrow, pain, and hopefulness that gave birth to the creation of the African-American