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.

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

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

Now available in SAB voicing, this is an a cappella arrangement of the beloved Robert Lowry hymn. A combination of sustained and descending vocal lines creates harmonies that travel close together, then

The Sharon Gratto Global Music Series is dedicated to providing historical context to multicultural and folk music. This arrangement of the classic tune attributed to Huddie Ledbetter is accompanied by a

In this traditional spiritual arrangement, accented rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive piano part drive the energetic vitality, while counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato section provide vocal

A powerful symbol of the American civil rights movement and made popular by the Freedom Riders in 1961, this hymn with reimagined lyrics replaces the name "Jesus" with "freedom" in the refrain. Audiences

This gently rocking sea shanty was generally reserved for the end of a long voyage when the sailors would be leaving the ship. The "her" in the song refers to the ship, and the lyrics express the hardships

"How good and pleasant it is when we dwell together in unity!" This original contemporary gospel piece embraces unity, diversity, and the joy of living together in this world in love. The gospel style in

This beloved anthem of the civil rights movement retains its gospel flavor in this accessible arrangement. With simple harmonies, it is appropriate for use by most choirs. A supportive piano accompaniment

This arrangement of a Stephen Foster classic gets a bluesy treatment in the style of R&B legend Mavis Staples. It includes an optional solo/alto unison at the beginning and

A powerful new setting of this traditional spiritual for treble voices. There is plenty of room for nuance, dynamic contrasts, independent voice parts, and the full vocal range required from the

As a longtime member of The King's Singers, Lawson is intimately familiar with this Shaker hymn and brings that influence to this fresh arrangement. This a cappella piece features different sections on the

This American folk song attributed to Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly) has been covered and performed by countless singers and choirs. The melody is infectious and appealing, easily taught, and memorable.

This contemporary arrangement was inspired by the Follow the Flag organization, which encourages patriotism and service. The song starts off a cappella until strings bring in the full choir with a jazzy pop

This fun, uplifting traditional song gets a jazzy spin with this energetic arrangement! The upbeat accompaniment track features banjo, tambourine, and jazz piano which is sure to get your audience's toes

This exquisite setting of the beloved American folk song has been artistically arranged for mixed or treble choirs of all ages. A beautiful piano accompaniment brings an independent voice to the

A song of great longing and beauty, this lyrical Irish folk song includes solo opportunities throughout, and the gorgeous melody is further enhanced by the optional flute obbligato. A gorgeous piece for

This popular Hungarian folk song, rich melodically and rhythmically, will work well with a variety of ages. An English translation is included. 

This tongue-twisting, rhyming round is a kick! Fun to sing, it also moves into countermelodies and simple harmonies. From the opening statement through to the end, this selection maintains a delightful