Music of Kirby Shaw

You'll raise the roof with this soul-stirring and heartfelt arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual. Energized rhythms and surprise harmonies will help you create a compelling concert experience.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

John Newton's famous and beloved hymn is perhaps the most well-known song in the world. This traditional setting for SSAA a cappella will surely have a profound effect on your singers and audiences.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: John Newton

This unique island-flavored setting is a joyful and energetic treatment of the traditional 19th century Austrian carol.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

A classic American folksong in a soulful unaccompanied setting that lends itself to so many performance options! Available separately: SATB a cappella, SSAA a cappella, TTBB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Designed to showcase that special soloist in your choir, this spiritual gets an upbeat a cappella treatment that allows for an optional audience sing-/snap-along.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Traditional

This whimsical gem for treble choirs will captivate your audiences. Kirby's exquisite arrangement of this classic song lets each section blossom with a turn at the melody. Charming!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Harry Carroll

Hold on to your choir robes! This invigorating a cappella adaptation of one of the great traditional spirituals will bring your audience to their feet!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This treatment of a classic spiritual by Kirby Shaw includes the elements that always seem to "work": a soulful solo, supportive choral parts that have their own interest, and new verses that are seamless in the story. A winner!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: John Wesley Work