Chilcott, Bob

Spirituals for Choirs

An exciting collection of twenty new spiritual arrangements for SATB choirs, specially commissioned for this volume, compiled and edited by Bob Chilcott. Taking a fresh look at these timeless songs, including both familiar favorites and less well-known gems, the ten arrangers bring to these pieces the fruits of their diverse musical backgrounds and experiences. The arrangements feature a wide range of styles, from introspective to ecstatic, with a mixture of large- and small-scale pieces, both unaccompanied and accompanied.Spirituals for Choirsprovides singers with an inspirational, moving, and above all, enjoyable repertoire. Arrangers: Lydia Adams, Steve Barnett, David Blackwell, Bob Chilcott, Peter Louis van Dijk, Paul Hart, Andrew Pryce-Jackman, Joseph Jennings, John Washburn, Roderick Williams