Stacey V. Gibbs : Fix Me, Jesus

This concert-styled arrangement of the traditional spiritual carries a plea to be ready for a promising future: Fix me for my long white robe. Fix me for my starry crown. The a cappella setting perfectly balances four-part and divisi voices, making this accessible to many groups.

How is it possible to keep a spiritual favorite rooted in the past but sound so new? In this arena, Stacey Gibbs is the master. This energetic arrangement was premiered at the ACDA National Convention in 2015 under the direction of Jefferson Johnson. A great concert closer, this one will bring the house down. For high school and college male choirs. Medium difficulty.

Stacey Gibbs is known for his outstanding spiritual arrangements, and this piece makes a delightful departure as an original composition. Much of the creativity that is evident in his arrangements remains, but the melody is entirely Gibbs'. Writing primarily for advanced high school and college choirs, Gibbs rewards us with his unique originality - this usually quiet text ends with strength and assurance. For college, community choirs and church choirs. Medium.

Stacey Gibbs has produced some of the finest choral settings of spirituals over the last few years, and this is without a doubt his best work to date. Choirs will love to sing this instant classic, and audiences will love it even more!

This is another fabulous piece by Stacey Gibbs, perhaps the current and foremost arranger of Spirituals. It is primarily written for 4-part male voices but does break into some divisi near the end. Some rockin' parts appear in this setting and some play on words as well, making it a great concert or festival piece. For high school aged choirs and older. Easy-medium.

This beautifully expressive and artistic a cappella arrangement of the well-known Italian carol features a soprano solo, luscious harmonies, and a singable text, lulling the Christ child to sleep.

Country: Italy

Stacey Gibbs has become one of the most commissioned composers of our age because his arrangements of spirituals bring the house down. His setting of this familiar spiritual falls right into line - so fun to sing and rewarding to hear. Great for high school, college and community choirs. Medium.

Duration: ca. 3:40

Premiered at the ACDA National Convention in 2017 and written for the Bruce Rogers Series, this piece is a first in many ways. Stacey Gibbs, the reigning king of Spiritual arrangements and Richard Burchard, the modern day motet master, have teamed up and produced this remarkable piece that delivers both of their styles, and without compromises. Opening in Latin with Burchard's setting of Romans 18:21, one expects a beautiful and serious anthem. But the next statement comes from Gibbs in a setting of How Long? that turns the corner. Soon thereafter the choir divides in two and both styles are sung together. It is a stunning achievement that works to a glorious conclusion. Great for festivals and concerts with advanced high school, college and community choirs. Medium in difficulty.

A new setting of the well-loved spiritual by arranger Stacey Gibbs. Gibbs upholds the integrity of the spiritual while still offering some new and unique compositional ideas. Suitable for school choirs and church choirs alike. Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Performed By: SoundingLight

Stacey Gibbs's stunning arrangement of the traditional spiritual proves once and for all that two choirs are more fun than one. The thick chord structures, dynamic contrast, and rhythmic intensity collaborate to create an excitement that will be naturally expressed and incredibly well-received.

Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | SBMP1267

Premiered at the ACDA National Convention in 2017, this is a glorious arrangement. Stacey has delivered a new setting of a favorite American hymn teeming with those rich and luscious harmonies that make you swoon. The vocal ranges stretch high and low and the sounds are rewarding. Advanced high school choirs, like the group that commissioned it, as well as college and community choirs will love this piece. Medium in difficulty.

Stacey Gibbs is perhaps the most popular arranger of traditional spirituals today. Creative ideas with harmony and rhythmic accompaniment make his treatments stand out. Choirs enjoy the familiar tunes with original artistry. This setting is best for college and community choirs or festival performances.

Here is a setting of 4 spirituals (Do Lord; Walk Together Children; A City Called Heaven; & Ol' Time Religion) arranged for SATB choir, solos, Brass quintet and timpani. Performed at the 2023 ACDA mixed honors choir under the direction of Eugene Rogers, this is a true concert closer.

A sprightly, festive arrangement of the favorite Christmas spiritual, this setting will have the audience sitting up and moving to the rhythm. The majestic final phrase will bring them up onto their feet!

Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.05 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | SBMP1096

Stacey knows how to bring the most out of a spiritual - his arrangements are captivating and fresh. This one is particularly enjoyable, beginning freely then rocking from side to side, quieting down and then building up to a fulfilling finish. Excellent for church and school as well as festival use.

Commissioned by Jefferson Johnson and now part of his male chorus series, here is another excellent arrangement by Stacey V. Gibbs. An ideal choice for fine high school or college men's choirs.

Stacey Gibbs wants to "bring life" to the spiritual for use in the concert hall. This arrangement confirms why his arrangements are so popular: the rhythms and harmonies are fun to sing and he builds things up to a rousing finish. This arrangement for women's voices reminds us to "keep your hand on the plow as you climb higher and higher...just hold on."

Acclaimed conductor and arranger Stacey V. Gibbs lends his signature sound to the beloved traditional spiritual. This timeless a cappella treatment is sure to be a reliable addition to the choral repertoire for years to come. Singers will enjoy vibrant choral harmonies, call-and-response interjections, and a joyfully ornamented "I feel better, Lord" section, which adds to growing excitement throughout. Appropriate for concert, contest, and church.

This beloved hymn is set in a stunning arrangement for men. A brief a cappella introduction is followed by moments of beautiful melodic lines and rich harmonies supported by a wonderful piano accompaniment.

Stacey brings his own creative magic to this classic spiritual. A driving rhythm coupled with tantalizing harmonies make this male chorus arrangement sound new and captivating. Excellent for concert and festival use, high school through college and community groups as well. Available separately: TTBB, Score (with piano reduction).

Want to pep up a worship service, or rouse the audience with a super encore?ÿThis is the piece to do it. There's some fun levity in this good ol' spiritual, especially the part about the choir singer.ÿYou'll have to see the song to know what that's about. Best of all, this arrangement has all of Stacey's stylin' but it's easy, almost all 4-part SATB (only a little soprano divis at the end). For church and school, high school ages and up, easy to medium.

Good news for male choruses, this setting by Stacey Gibbs never expands to divisi voices as he so often does. OK, there are a few chords near the end, but that's it. That means this joyful Spiritual can work with about any size choir, in church or in concert. Great for high school, college and community choirs. Easy.

Stacey Gibbs pulls out all of the stops with this blockbuster arrangement. The rhythmic vitality of this spiritual makes it a phenomenal closer that your choir will love to sing!

Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | SBMP1213

The master arranger of spirituals has created a special rendering of this beloved piece. It has a glorious ending, making it a great closer for a concert or a stunning addition to church repertoire.

Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | SBMP1054

The spiritual comes alive with a plethora of upbeat rhythms and drama in this lively setting. As can be expected from Stacey Gibbs's spiritual arrangements, a thrilling performance is sure to be given!

Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.05 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | SBMP1202

A tremendously rhythmic and driving setting of this spiritual. Gibbs takes some unexpected harmonic turns throughout, resulting a fresh and unique arrangement. Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Performed By: The University of Alabama at Birmingham Concert Choir

Voicing: SATB divisi | Sheet Music | $2.85 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | WJMS1166

Another dramatic arrangement from the talented Mr. Gibbs, this selection has great rhythmic drive, lots of interplay among the voices, and a powerful ending. Yes, it really rocks!

Voicing: SATB divisi | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | SBMP1164

Stacey Gibbs knows how to arrange a spiritual to yield the maximum audience response. Selected for the Paul Smith Series, the harmonies and rhythmic tosses in this setting are brilliant. The ending builds to a thrilling finish. Great for college, concert, and some outstanding church choirs.

Selected for the Paul A. Smith Choral Series, this Christmas spiritual features excellent writing for the a cappella choir, with all the rhythm and vigor to bring the house down.

Every a cappella choir will want this piece on their Christmas program. Jack Halloran, of "Witness" fame, has captured an all-American sound in this energetic piece. His a cappella arrangements have a distinctive flavor that makes them choral favorites. An excellent choice for the Christmas season. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Composer Stacey Gibbs lends his magic touch to this favorite spiritual, giving us a fresh approach that is bound to please both singers and audiences.

Voicing: SATB divisi | Sheet Music | $1.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | SBMP1135

Stacey Gibbs is known for his fine arrangements of spirituals. What a treat to hear his artistry at work on a classic hymn like Softly and Tenderly. There's a middle section he has created when you can feel his Gospel roots influencing the line, and it is marvelous. Probably more for concert than church due to difficulty level, but it will caress you at either venue.

The spiritual settings by Stacey V. Gibbs are quickly becoming the most eagerly anticipated in the genre. Stacey's grasp of the spiritual runs in his blood, and knowing how to bring sophistication and drama to a choral arrangement is his gift. This piece will serve as the encore or concert closer for high school and college choirs throughout the country.

Premiered at the ACDA National Convention 2015, this piece marks the first double choir arrangement for a Spiritual. In a few short years Stacy Gibbs has earned the reputation as the most sought-after arranger of Spirituals in the U.S. Stacey's writing is always a pleasure to sing but this one is special, with the antiphonal choirs playing off one another and wailing sounds building a climactic finish. An obvious festival work for school. Medium difficulty.

Here's another outstanding Spiritual arrangement from Stacey Gibbs. Stacey always delivers just what you want to hear plus some delightful surprises that exceed expectations. This one rocks through in 4-parts (with an occasional split) with personality and drive. The final section ramps up and offers the exuberant finish that only Stacey can provide. A good school piece for high school, college and community choirs, it will also work well in church. Medium difficulty.

Stacey Gibbs uses his talent for reimagining the spiritual to set this beautiful version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot for women's choirs. Your women's choir will appreciate the exciting challenge of the vocal writing. Great for festivals and honor choirs. Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Stacey Gibbs uses his talent for reimagining the spiritual to set this beautiful version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot for women's choirs. Your women's choir will appreciate the exciting challenge of the vocal writing. Great for festivals and honor choirs. Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Stacey Gibbs captures the soul of each Spiritual he arranges. The essense of the song is unchanged, yet something new and fresh appears. It is the spiritual we know and love, yet it glistens like never before. This 8-part setting continues that tradition and is an excellent choice for college or community choirs. Medium in difficulty.

This arrangement takes a virtuosic, Georgian style of gospel singing as its inspiration. The central melody is incorporated into an improvisatory-style vocal line, and passed between different voice parts in the ensemble. Featured in the virtual concert by The King's Singers for the National ACDA conference and recorded on their Finding Harmony Vol.3 recording, this high energy arrangement of this great spiritual is an instant classic.

Performed By: King's Singers

Stacey Gibbs, the undisputed master of Spiritual arrangements, has produced another winner. Bringing us harmonies and rhythms we didn't even know we wanted, we are charmed by his ideas. A great festival piece, concert closer or encore number, advanced high school choirs, college and community choirs will enjoy this selection. Medium in difficulty.

Highly acclaimed composer Stacey Gibbs gives this traditional spiritual a refreshing makeover. With rhythmic intensity and harmonic flavor that just won't quit, this exciting selection will resonate with choirs of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.

Recently selected as one of the honor choir pieces for the 2007 ACDA National Convention, this arrangement by Stacey Gibbs is crafted for success. Beginning quietly and unassuming, the piece quickly jumps into a contagious tempo and builds and builds to a rousing finish.

In the past few years Stacey Gibbs has become recognized as an excellent arranger of spirituals. His settings have been performed at numerous ACDA National and Regional conventions. Witness is one of the most popular spirituals and Stacey's rendition is truly spectacular.

Stacey Gibbs has done it again! He's given us a fresh setting of a spiritual that will appeal to high school, college, community, and church choirs. Leaping into a vibrant tempo from the very start this arrangement carries a bluesy flavor as well. Although it has some divisi writing, it is less-complicated than many of his renditions making it especially suitable for high school choirs and festivals.