Sheet Music about Civil Rights

This 1964 gospel-style tune by legendary R&B singer/songwriter Sam Cooke has found new life in today's pop world. Both Seal (on his Soul album) and American Idol's Season 8 finalist, Adam Lambert, have

This Grammy and Golden Globe-winning song is featured in the historical film drama "Selma," which is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by Martin Luther King and other civil

From the acclaimed film "Selma" about the civil rights marches of 1965, this soaring ballad recorded by John Legend & Common captures the power and emotion of the story, and garnered the Academy Award

A setting of a Civil Rights-era standard with driving piano and simple, direct vocal arrangement with lots of unison singing. Accessible for choirs of any level and any age and a great cross-curricular

In his signature arranging style, Mark Hayes has produced a deeply moving choral ballad of inspiration, hope and courage. It is remarkable how well Lean on Me and We Shall Overcome

Composed in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this piece comprises three sections. The Dream reflects on Dr. King's famous speech, followed by Strife, recalling the violence of

Steadfast and strong, this contemporary setting of the traditional spiritual connects with history in a powerful way. Ideal for festival choruses and combined choirs, this is an inspirational selection

A 19th-century spiritual re-consecrated by Pete Seeger and The Weavers as the best known anthem for the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Arranged to be sung on the march, this version begins

The beloved American freedom song has been expertly and inspiringly set here by Tom Trenney. The original song was first written for a service celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.  This

This traditional freedom song gained special significance during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and maintains its importance still. This setting, arranged for the Yale Glee Club, is strong and