Chor & Gesang

This enthralling story-song has traditionally been sung in the familiar, recitative style so popular with gospel choirs. Jack Schrader's blockbuster choral setting is a captivating, steady-tempo, ball...

Sure to cross over to the school concert venue, this lively swing version of the two favorite spirituals - 'Good News! the Chariot's Comin'' with 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' - is brimming with exciteme...

In recent years, Jack Schrader's arrangements in a 'blues-gospel' style have been the highlight of the Hope choral catalog. Jack has now given us a powerful new 'blues-ballad' treatment of the histori...

From the opening rhythmic piano intro, the energy never stops in this setting of this well-known traditional spiritual. Larry Shackley's cutting edge jazz harmonies, bold melody lines, and catchy coun...

Often, our favorite recipes are made with the simplest ingredients. This Joel Raney arrangement combines two simple children's choruses with the most well-known song in the genre: 'Jesus Loves Me. ' I...

Joel Raney captures the heart and soul of this traditional-spiritual favorite with the combination of his own original words and melody, along with the option to add children's voices and a dynamic rh...

Larry Shackley's upbeat, jazz treatments of traditional spirituals are finding great appeal with youth and high school choirs. His latest entry to the genre, 'Go Down, Moses!' is a thrilling arrangeme...

Jack Schrader's arrangements of spirituals are always highlights among our new offerings and 'Go Tell It!' continues that tradition. A joyful celebration of the birth of Christ in a new big-band, gosp...

Ken Medema's powerful plea in this song of prayer has been newly set by Joel Raney to a riveting gospel beat. Artistic and soulful with a surprise ending featuring a cameo appearance of 'Sweet Hour of...

Bursting at the seams with holiday cheer, this Larry Shackley arrangement celebrates two Christmas spirituals, weaving them together in a bouncing, swinging gospel setting. Sure to appeal to youth and...

Arranger Don Hart has invested this poignant spiritual with large amounts of color and text painting. The inclusion of the resurrection verse - which is omitted when the song is used in a Good Friday...

One of the all-time favorite traditional spirituals set in a delightful rhythmic ballad by Jack Schrader. This fresh, contemporary setting is full of interest, from the subtle intro to the soulful and...

From the opening bars of the Joplin-esque piano introduction, this traditional spiritual in the style of a 'rag' is full of fresh ideas. Sure to be great fun for both church and school choirs. The Reh...

From its first statement by the children's choir, the simple beauty and power of Charles C. Converse's classic theme grabs hold and doesn't let go as the piece builds to a thrilling full-gospel conclu...

This popular Tanya Riches praise song appears here in a soulful, gospel setting that grows to epic proportions to give praise to the name of Jesus. An artful transition into 'O How I Love Jesus, ' giv...

With this spirited setting, Larry Shackley continues his series of jazz-flavored spirituals for church and school choirs. You can hear the train wheels turning in the opening accompaniment, then the v...

This popular Jeffrey LaValley song grew out of the African American gospel traditions of various local churches in the Chicago and Detroit areas. New for this year, the improvisational piano accompani...

Arranger Larry Shackley adds this spirited setting of Charles Tindley's gospel song to his popular series of high energy blues-gospel settings for church and school choirs alike. A highlight of this a...

Joel Raney captures a truly soulful, gospel groove with this new anthem based on Philippians 2: 'At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess Him the King of glory now. ' The option...

This slow gospel setting of 'Silent Night' is one of the highlights of Joel Raney's Christmas cantata, Celebrate the Season. There are a number of performance options including adding rhythm, unison c...

A traditional spiritual, which chronicles the life of Christ, this old favorite has been given a bluesy, gospel treatment by Jack Schrader.

With a text from Isaiah 55:10-11, this original composition speaks of the Word of the Lord bringing spiritual nourishment like the rain. Stan Pethel's ballad-like setting is an ideal selection for the...

Larry Shackley has taken this Christmas hymn and its tune Regent Square, and done a full-bore gospel treatment, inviting everyone to 'Come and worship Christ, the newborn King. ' A solid, swinging pia...

Inspired by the rescue workers' efforts in the wake of hurricane Katrina, this authentic gospel anthem combines original words and music with 'Precious Lord, Take My Hand. ' Composer/ arranger, Joel R...

Set in a mildly blues-gospel style, this original anthem by Jack Schrader celebrates the dynamics and joys of corporate worship. The chorus is a quote from Phoebe Knapp and Fanny Crosby's 'Blessed Ass...