Choral

A great opportunity for the men to shine in this spirited TTBB a cappella spiritual.  Lots of interesting rhythm and vocal patterns. Suitable for concert or worship. Also published for SATB  a cappella Choir.  Also available for SATB...

This lovely setting joins a long line of Mr. Helvey’s distinguished settings of spirituals.  Following a brief a cappella rendition of the tune, we find simple, sustained vocal lines supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment.  A...

An exciting SATB setting with a strong, rhythmic accompaniment, offering a wonderful opportunity for a strong soloist. Based on the Isaiah 52:8-10 prophesy.  Suitable for any occasion, but particularly effective for Advent.   Also...

Howard Helvey's setting is replete with bell-like fourths and fifths in the keyboard, creative use of dynamics, sharp rhythmic treatment and dynamic choral writing.  Appropriate for both church and school use.  Also available for TTBB voices in...

A new presentation of a much-loved African American Spiritual, arranged for SATB Choir, soloists and keyboard. All of the highlights of the salvation story, suitable for any Sunday during the church year, but with a clear Easter emphasis.

A setting of the classic spiritual with 4-hand piano accompaniment beautifully portrays a simple, yet poignant text for SATB choir. 

An exciting SSA setting with a strong, rhythmic accompaniment, offering a wonderful opportunity for a strong soloist. Based on the Isaiah 52:8-10 prophesy.  Suitable for any occasion, but particularly effective for Advent.   ...

SATB, spiritual, memorials or general use.  Also available for TTBB voices in the collection Spiritual Glory! Spiritual Glory!

John Carter has captured the spirit of the Lenten season with this SATB spiritual featuring text from Isaiah 53:7.

This well-known spiritual speaks of a Savior who has been tempted and who has suffered in the same ways in which we have.  Because of that, He can understand our own struggles and trials.   Mr. Helvey has chosen a slow blues style to...

An Easter Day a cappella selection featuring a soloist and written in the style of a spiritual.  Lyrics by John Parker.

A traditional African-American spiritual comes alive in an exciting setting for TTBB and piano. Written for the Southern Chorale of the University of Southern Mississippi to be sung in a benefit concert in Carnegie Hall following the devastation of...

Arranged in jazz style and suitable for general worship. As the textures thicken and the harmonies expand, Mr. Lantz truly breathes new life into this classic beloved song.

Five anthems arranged for TTBB choir.  Contains: In the Sweet By-and-By; God of Our Fathers; Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; Medley of the Cross(HAMBURG, NEAR THE CROSS and ST. CHRISTOPHER); Glory!(GLORY SONG, ROLL CALL and HEAVEN) Companion...

A stunning arrangement of the traditional spiritual for SATB choir, piano and optional cello (BP1963A). Hauntingly beautiful. Appropriate for any time of contemplation and meditation in general worship. Companion products (digital downloads): ...

Written by John Carter and Mary Kay Beall, this unison piece is perfect for introducing children's choir to the FUNction of the spiritual. Companion products: Ticket to the Promised Land 2-part

Once again, Howard Helvey has demonstrated his unique gift for setting traditional spirituals for choir.  His accompaniment is uncluttered, his part-writing is pure and the slow "blues" tempo perfectly reflect the melancholy of the lyrics. ...

John Carter's arrangement of the classic spiritual for SAB choir. 

Written by John Carter and Mary Kay Beall, this 2-part spiritual for youth choir features the hymn tune GOSPEL TRAIN.  The recording is of the unison version of the arrangement.

Dennis Eliot has created a challenging SATB a cappella setting of the beloved spiritual. Featuring rhythmic variation, chromatic passages, and a large variety of opportunities for the ensemble to showcase their advanced interpretation skills, this piece...

This SAB setting of the classic spiritual text features flexibility between solo and soli section features, easy part writing, and a lilting rhythm that is sure to delight your congregation. 

Five spirituals arranged for TTBB choir by Howard Helvey.  Contains: Deep River; My Lord, What a Mornin'; Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen; Oh, Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells; Ride On, King Jesus Companion products: Christmas Glory! Glory! TTBB...

A jazz setting in which Give Me That Old-Time Religion and Standing in the Need of Prayer are presented separately and then simultaneously.

Written in the style of a spiritual for 8-part a cappella choir, this anthem links the Child in the manger to the Lamb on the cross.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin.

The familiar character from the book of Deuteronomy is highlighted in this spirited, rhythmic 2-part arrangement that is appropraite for both adult and children's choir.