Brandon Waddles

This is the first in a set of three spirituals with the overarching title of Songs for the Journey. They celebrate those who have made the trek to freedom during the era of slavery, inspire those who...

This is the 2nd of three songs that create Songs for the Journey. Setting this traditional spiritual in a slow, gut wrenching style, your choir will find endless places to draw inspiration and emotion...

Here is a concert spiritual for the very best choirs. Extended ranges, divisi in all parts, and a tenor solo for that tenor who can really cut it loose. Fun, exciting and the perfect closer for your c...

James Weldon Johnson's powerful poem, O Southland!, receives an altogether new musical treatment with this moving piece for treble voices and piano. Utilizing quotes of Negro spiritual repertory and t...

James Weldon Johnson's powerful poem, O Southland!, receives an altogether new musical treatment with this moving piece for treble voices and piano. Utilizing quotes of Negro spiritual repertory and t...

Brandon Waddles has a special gift for arranging accompanied spirituals. His arrangement of "Sing All Along The Way," quotes "Just the Same," for SATB chorus, solo, and piano, and uses elements of sou...

Brandon Waddles has a special gift for arranging accompanied spirituals. His arrangement of "Sing All Along The Way," quotes "Just the Same," for SATB chorus, solo, and piano, and uses elements of sou...

Here is an elegant arrangement of this well known spiritual that combines gentle and evocative harmonies while moving towards a heartfelt statement at the very end. It will work well in both worship s...

Brandon Waddle's new setting of a favorite African-American spiritual, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, coupled with the wandering refrain, Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler, takes these tradition...

Brandon Waddle's new setting of a favorite African-American spiritual, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, coupled with the wandering refrain, Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler, takes these tradition...

Riverside!, commissioned by Voces8 and The King's Singers, is an extraordinary a cappella SATB arrangement that brings together the melodies of the Scottish folk song The Water Is Wide and the traditi...

Riverside!, commissioned by Voces8 and The King's Singers, is an extraordinary a cappella SATB arrangement that brings together the melodies of the Scottish folk song The Water Is Wide and the traditi...

From Brandon Waddles and the Rock My Soul Choral Series, edited by Brandon A. Boyd and Brandon Waddles, this original composition captures the essence of contemporary Black gospel, inspired by Richard...

From Brandon Waddles and the Rock My Soul Choral Series, edited by Brandon A. Boyd and Brandon Waddles, this original composition captures the essence of contemporary Black gospel, inspired by Richard...

This is a set of three spirituals that offer a fresh and thrilling take on a timeless theme and is part of the Rock My Soul Choral Series, co-edited by Brandon A. Boyd and Brandon Waddles, which celeb...

This is one of a set of three spirituals that offer a fresh and thrilling take on a timeless theme and is part of the Rock My Soul Choral Series, co-edited by Brandon A. Boyd and Brandon Waddles, whic...

This is one of a set of three spirituals that offer a fresh and thrilling take on a timeless theme and is part of the Rock My Soul Choral Series, co-edited by Brandon A. Boyd and Brandon Waddles, whic...

This is one of a set of three spirituals that offer a fresh and thrilling take on a timeless theme and is part of the Rock My Soul Choral Series, co-edited by Brandon A. Boyd and Brandon Waddles, whic...

This is one of a set of three spirituals that offer a fresh and thrilling take on a timeless theme and is part of the Rock My Soul Choral Series, co-edited by Brandon A. Boyd and Brandon Waddles, whic...

Combining two traditional spirituals, Come and go with me and Come and go with me to my Father's House, Brandon Waddles has created an arrangement that harkens the sounds of an African-American work s...

Combining two traditional spirituals, Come and go with me and Come and go with me to my Father's House, Brandon Waddles has created an arrangement that harkens the sounds of an African-American work s...

A thrillingly fresh take on the beloved spiritual, Brandon and Alvin Waddles' arrangement features a sparkling piano accompaniment, recurring use of 7/8 meter, and unexpected harmonies. Accessible for...

A thrillingly fresh take on the beloved spiritual, Brandon and Alvin Waddles' arrangement features a sparkling piano accompaniment, recurring use of 7/8 meter, and unexpected harmonies. Accessible for...

On My Journey Now! features the unique compositional point-of-view of Brandon Waddles. Fun vocals and a piano accompaniment that bends the rules a bit, this work is suitable for treble choirs of all l...