Gospel Groups A Cappella Recordings

Andra Day : Rise Up

Review: What does it mean to be a friend? A friend through the good and the bad. A friend when it is difficult to be that. This gospel ballad by Andra Day makes it clear with passion and conviction. A great message for your students and a great pop ballad for your show.

Sheet Music Available: SATB divisi,   SAB Divisi,   2-Part,   SAB Divisi,   2-Part,   SATB divisi

As Performed by: Andra Day

George L.O. Strid : Shine Your Light

Review: Let your spirit shine with the positive message in this easily-learned partner song with This Little Light of Mine. A fantastic selection for younger choirs and a great closer! Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:45.

Sheet Music Available: 2-Part

Greg Gilpin : This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)

Review: A kickin' gospel-style tribute to everlasting love! This can't-sit-still arrangement is true to the original Natalie Cole recording. Excitement from start to finish! "This will be the one I've waited for . . . the thrill of a lifetime!"

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SSA

As Performed by: Natalie Cole

John Leavitt : On Holy Ground

Review: From Barbra Streisand's Higher Ground album, John Leavitt's arrangement of this uplifting anthem builds from a gentle beginning to a stirring bring-down-the-house gospel finale. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:20.

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SSA

As Performed by: Barbra Streisand

Keith Christopher : He Never Failed Me Yet

Review: Robert Ray brings us this rhythmic gospel tune that's a joy to teach and perform. Powerful message music! Available: SATB, TTBB, Combo Parts, Orchestra, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:30.

Sheet Music Available: TTBB,   TTBB

Kirby Shaw : Last Train Runnin'

Review: Set in an up-tempo gospel style with energetic rhythms, call and response vocal lines and a driving accompaniment, this original spiritual is just the ticket for a fantastic choral showcase!

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SAB,   SSA,   SAB,   SATB,   SSA

Kirby Shaw : Rock-a My Soul

Review: A new treatment of this traditional African American spiritual is hot and will be a blast for your women to sing. There is room to feature a couple of your best soloists.

Sheet Music Available: 2-Part,   SSA,   SSA

Kirby Shaw : This Little Light of Mine

Review: Opening with a bluesy, improvisational introduction, this spiritual favorite breaks into an easy gospel swing. Easy harmonies, call and response lines and finally a fuller chorus with descant builds to an inspirational finale. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts (gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Sheet Music Available: SSA,   SAB,   SSA,   SATB

Mac Huff : O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Medley)

Review: Winner of the 2002 Grammy for Album of the Year, the soundtrack from O Brother, Where Art Thou? has taken the nation by storm. This easily-learned medley will be great fun for both choir and listener. Includes: Down to the River to Pray, I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow, I'll Fly Away, In The Highways, Keep On The Sunny Side. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 10:00.

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SAB,   2-Part

Mark Brymer : He Still Loves Me

Review: The Fighting Temptations was the movie hit of the summer. He Still Loves Me epitomizes the message of the film. Upbeat, positive and brimming with life, this combination of modern R & B and gospel results in a spiritual song for today. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 2:30.

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SAB,   SAB

Mark Brymer : Wanna Be Happy?

Review: Winning the 2016 Grammy for Best Gospel Performance/Song, this song has a compelling R&B feel and a positive message that will resonate with choirs in church and school, especially youth ensembles.

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SAB,   SSA,   SAB,   SSA,   SATB

Mark Brymer : When Love Takes Over

Review: Yolanda Adams' electrifying gospel cover of the Kelly Rowland/David Guetta dance hit from 2009 was recently released in the 2016 television broadcast and soundtrack The Passion: New Orleans. Powerful, inspiring vocal harmonies and energized rhythm propel this selection throughout! A fabulous closer to a concert!

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SAB,   SSA,   SSA,   SAB,   SATB

As Performed by: Yolanda Adams

Mark Hayes : Oh Happy Day

Review: Get into the gospel groove with this rockin' Mark Hayes arrangement of an all-time Edwin Hawkins favorite. Gives you an opportunity to highlight a favorite soloist or two.

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SAB,   SSA,   2-Part

Roger Emerson : Set Down, Servant

Review: Roger Emerson's contemporary settings of spirituals are characterized by dramatic contrasts in dynamics, style, texture and more - just what you need to feature your younger ensembles at their best. This classic African-American spiritual offers all the musical and motivational rewards you could wish for! Available separately: : SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Perfomance Time: Approx. 2.45.

Sheet Music Available: 3-Part,   2-Part

Roger Emerson : Swing Low!

Review: Set in an easy shuffle tempo, this classic spiritual has an appealing doo-wop feel that is perfect for your beginning choirs. Careful attention to range and voice leading with a good melodic approach to each part will ensure success! Available separately: SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Sheet Music Available: SAB,   2-Part

Rollo Dilworth : Everlasting Melody

Review: This gospel-style original will set every toe tapping and fill every heart with harmony. Well-written vocal and piano parts ensure success! Available: SATB, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

Sheet Music Available: 2-Part,   SAB,   SATB

Rollo Dilworth : Hallelujah, Get on Board

Review: Two traditional spirituals, The Gospel Train and I'm Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table, are combined in this new arrangement by Dilworth. The train-like piano accompaniment (or ShowTrax CD) propels the vocals to a rousing finish. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.

Sheet Music Available: 2-Part

Rollo Dilworth : Shine on Me

Review: Now available with an Instrumental Pak and ShowTrax CD, this traditional spiritual is set in an easy gospel swing with three partner-style melodies that all combine in the final chorus for an audience-pleasing finish! Super easy to learn and lots of fun to sing, it's great for choirs of all levels! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, TBB, 2-Part, Combo parts (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm), ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Sheet Music Available: SSA,   SATB,   SAB,   2-Part,   TBB,   TBB,   SSA,   SATB,   2-Part

Rollo Dilworth : The Rhythm of My Soul

Review: Rollo Dilworth and John Jacobson have teamed up for this fantastic new original. The rhythmic accompaniment propels the message of the Freedom Train to a great finish. The rhythm of my soul goes on and on and on! Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.

Sheet Music Available: 2-Part

Rosephanye Powell : Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit

Review: Another winner from Rosephanye Powell! This setting for four-part a cappella women will dazzle the ears of all who hear it. A fabulous festival piece, it will shine in church and school. Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD

Sheet Music Available: SSAA

Greg Gilpin : All Night, All Day

Review: Charged with gospel-style excitement, this traditional spiritual comes alive with energy and style. A powerful chorus, hand claps, stacked vocal section and a key change builds to a big ending that is sure to please your singers and audience.

Sheet Music Available: SAB,   2-Part

Greg Gilpin : Everything Is Beautiful

Review: This two-time GRAMMY winner from Ray Stevens is as perfect a message for today's generation as it was in the early '70s. With a gospel-feel, this piece includes a descant sung by a soloist, small group, or children's chorus, creating an anthem of love and peace with the message of understanding and acceptance. Available: SATB; SAB; 2-part; StudioTrax CD.

Sheet Music Available: SATB,   SAB,   2-Part

Kirby Shaw : I'm Gonna Ride That Train

Review: This gospel-rock original by Kirby kicks from start to finish. With familiar spiritual-like phrases sprinkled throughout, and an exciting track full of rhythm and horns, your young singers will sound like a million bucks and have a blast learning and performing! Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part, Digital Instrument Pack (gtr, bass, drums, t.sax, tbn, tpt 1 & 2); StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:46.

Sheet Music Available: SAB

Ly Tartell : Stand Up and Make a Change

Review: Love is the answer. Faith to believe there's a better way. Hope gives us the courage to stand up and make a change. In a gospel-feel that includes solo options, Ly and Greg have created a powerhouse that will inspire. Available separately: SATB, Digital Instrument Pack (guitar, bass, drums), StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:14.

Sheet Music Available: SATB

Audrey Snyder : Down to the River to Pray

Review: This time-honored spiritual is said to have contained coded messages for slaves wishing to escape through the Underground Railroad. Complementing the divine and collective nature of the piece are fully realized hand and body percussion parts; the song ending with a hushed whisper.

Sheet Music Available: SSA,   SSA

Audrey Snyder : Get on Board in the Mornin'

Review: A lively accompaniment, good part-writing and lots of expressive elements make this pairing of two traditional spirituals an excellent showcase for young singers. Available separately, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Sheet Music Available: 3-Part,   2-Part,   3-Part,   2-Part

Audrey Snyder : This Little Light of Mine

Review: Younger TB choirs will shine with this fun Discovery arrangement of the well-known spiritual. Easily learned vocal parts guarantee quick success.Available separately: TB.VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 2:00.

Sheet Music Available: TB

Cristi Cary Miller : Dry Bones

Review: Rattle, rattle, rattle, clink, clank! Younger ensembles will love the easy back and forth lines, countermelodies and clever spoken sections of this traditional American spiritual as it comes alive with fun!

Sheet Music Available: 2-Part,   TB,   TB,   2-Part

Cristi Cary Miller : Gonna Ride Up in the Chariot

Review: Young men's choirs as will develop vocal and part-singing skills in this accessible setting of the spiritual favorite. Excellent for concert and contest, careful attention to ranges and part-writing ensure success! Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Sheet Music Available: TB,   TB

Roger Emerson : Spirituals for Two

Review: Five of Roger Emerson's contemporary spiritual settings are crafted for 2-Part voices in a value-packed collection that is perfect for younger choirs in elementary through middle school! Songs include: All My Trials, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Let Me Ride (Swing Down Chariot), Sinner Man, Witness. Available separately: 2-Part Collection, VoiceTrax CD.

Rollo Dilworth : I Dream a World

Review: A poem by Langston Hughes forms the lyric framework for this 3-part setting. Begnning with a joyous gospel opening with three layered vocal parts, the work unfolds into a powerful affirmation of the human spirit.Available separately: 3-Part Treble, Instrumental ePak (parts for Alto Sax, Trumpet 1 & 2, Electric Bass, Drums, Violin 1 & 2, Viola and Cello) and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20

Sheet Music Available: SSA,   SATB,   SATB

Rollo Dilworth : Joy in My Heart

Review: This setting of traditional spirituals is a great confidence builder for young choirs. Bluesy harmonies, a powerful gospel accompaniment and a positive message make it a superb concert showcase!Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Sheet Music Available: 2-Part,   2-Part