Patriotic & Americana Selections

A common theme among spirituals is "the great judgment day" and the idea of hope for a better future. Incorporating quotes from Great Day as well as original verses with a stylish gospel piano

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

"And we'll all go together ... to pluck wild mountain thyme, all around the bloomin' heather..." The gently lilting strains of this traditional Scottish ballad are beautifully set in this arrangement. Lush

From the opening solo and duet passage to the a cappella three-part refrain, this setting of the beloved African-American spiritual uses many musical textures along with some nontraditional harmonic ideas.

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,

This fantastic stylized arrangement will appeal to choirs at many levels. Singable and skillfully arranged, this setting is fun, exciting, and captures the gentle joy of this spiritual. The piano

"What will I do with the portion given to me? I will sing." This fantastic work, written in a gospel style with an ecumenical text that challenges each of us to make the most of the lives we've been given,

Higgins' setting of this popular folk song opens simply and then moves along with gradually increasing contrapuntal interest. The lovely arpeggiated piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the vocal

Based on primary source material, this dynamic arrangement of the traditional spiritual brings great gospel flavor in the chosen harmonies and excellent piano accompaniment. Upbeat and powerful, you can add

This African American spiritual arrangement has a gentle jazz feel and is based on the piano arrangement found in Beloved Spirituals (#11380803). There is a lot of variety, and choirs will enjoy

A much-beloved spiritual is arranged here for choir and piano using jazz harmonies. The vocal parts are very accessible, with an opportunity for a soprano soloist. Your accompanist will enjoy playing the